EU’s ‘Made in Europe’ procurement push fueling fears of a fragmented rulebook
By Cynthia Kroet ( September 29, 2026, 13:07 GMT | Comment) -- The European Commission has three new laws in the works that aim to help EU member states use public procurement to help strengthen Europe's industry while also making the rules easier to use. But the initial reaction from governments suggests its strategy could leave public buyers with a more complicated rulebook, and businesses facing different approaches across the single market.The European Commission has put forward three new laws which include various elements designed to help EU member states use public procurement to boost European industry and also simplify the state buying process across the 27-nation bloc....
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