In its document, the Commission reminds that public authorities are major consumers, spending some 17 % of the EU’s GDP, i.e. half the GDP of Germany. Hence the need to make them major roleplayers in sustainable development: “By purchasing wisely, public authorities can promote employment opportunities, decent work, social inclusion, accessibility, design for all, ethical trade, and seek to achieve wider compliance with social standards.” The document adds the environmental factor to these social considerations. The stakes are high, notably to increase social cohesion and social justice in the Member States, as well as innovative markets. Currently, the EU legislative framework is provided by two directives adopted in 2004: one coordinating the procurement procedures of entities operating in the water, energy, transport and postal services sectors and one on the coordination of procedures for the award of public works contracts, public supply contracts and public service contracts.
ider compliance with social standards.” The document adds the environmental factor to these social considerations. The stakes are high, notably to increase social cohesion and social justice in the Member States, as well as innovative markets. Currently, the EU legislative framework is provided by two directives adopted in 2004: one coordinating the procurement procedures of entities operating in the water, energy, transport and postal services sectors and one on the coordination of procedures for the award of public works contracts, public supply contracts and public service contracts.
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