Opinions with Workers' Group members as rapporteur/co-rapporteur/rapporteur-general

This exploratory opinion will focus on the comprehensive evaluation of the Public Procurement Directives that the Commission has envisaged to carry out; such evaluation will look into whether the current rules are fit for purpose or not. The EESC opinion aims at contributing to this exercise reflecting the perspective of civil society.

The report presents the main legislative initiatives and policy developments in 2024, as well as a selection of important enforcement actions.

As a result of the ongoing conflicts and growing geopolitical crisis, the EU has been intensifying its focus on defence over the last two years.