>Brussels wants to allow governments to exclude foreign bidders and “buy European” in a move echoing Donald Trump’s “America First” policy that could break international agreements with trading partners.
>The European Commission “will propose the introduction of a European preference in public procurement for critical sectors and technologies”, according to a draft plan obtained by the Financial Times.
>Officials say the aim is to give governments a way to protect important EU sectors from cheaper competitors from China and elsewhere. The proposal, which aims to implement reforms championed by Italy’s former prime minister Mario Draghi, is still under discussion and could change before it is published on Wednesday, they said.
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Free trade bros its over
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The article is unclear, but the Draghi report talked about this in areas like defense and space. These are targeted rules, not a total ban on non-EU procurement, and it makes perfect sense in those areas where sovereignty is paramount.
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>Brussels wants to allow governments to exclude foreign bidders and “buy European” in a move echoing Donald Trump’s “America First” policy that could break international agreements with trading partners.
>The European Commission “will propose the introduction of a European preference in public procurement for critical sectors and technologies”, according to a draft plan obtained by the Financial Times.
>Officials say the aim is to give governments a way to protect important EU sectors from cheaper competitors from China and elsewhere. The proposal, which aims to implement reforms championed by Italy’s former prime minister Mario Draghi, is still under discussion and could change before it is published on Wednesday, they said.
!ping Europe
Free trade bros its over
The article is unclear, but the Draghi report talked about this in areas like defense and space. These are targeted rules, not a total ban on non-EU procurement, and it makes perfect sense in those areas where sovereignty is paramount.