The yearly turnover of public procurement in the European Union ('EU') amounts to some billions of Euros and public procurement is a huge part of any member state's business. In 2004, public procurement amounted to around 13% of the EU's gross domestic product. In Latvia, approximately one third...

Britain’s vote on June 23, 2016, to leave the European Union could have a profound impact on public procurement law, both in Europe and internationally. Brexit’s impact may not be catastrophic; for example, the United Kingdom may choose to remain in the European Economic Area, which would...

This paper examines the implications of the UK's departure from the EU for the EU-UK legal relationship in the field of public procurement. It assesses, in comparison with the position under EU membership, the implications of four approaches found in the EU's relationships with other trading...

This paper examines the implications of the UK's departure from the EU for the EU-UK legal relationship in the field of public procurement. It assesses, in comparison with the position under EU membership, the implications of four approaches found in the EU's relationships with other trading...

This briefing note addresses eight specific issues identified by the European Parliament Committee on International Trade (INTA) and related to the Commission's proposed new rules concerning third countries' reciprocal access to EU public procurement. The main findings are that, while the...

This briefing note addresses eight specific issues identified by the European Parliament Committee on International Trade (INTA) and related to the Commission's proposed new rules concerning third countries' reciprocal access to EU public procurement. The main findings are that, while the...

Public Authorities wishing to buy LED lighting systems are faced with the difficulty to define criteria for public procurement. The report provides a detailed overview of the current status of Green Public Procurement (GPP) activities in European Union Member States. The future of lighting seems...