How EU public procurement rules affect regions and cities

10 October 2025 Guidance, Circular procurement

This report investigates the effects of EU public procurement rules on Local and Regional Authorities (LRAs). It assesses the legal and operational environment for LRAs, focusing on the challenges they face in implementing public procurement process. In light of the European Commission’s plan to revise the 2014 Public Procurement Directives, this study seeks to identify implementation gaps, systemic inefficiencies and areas where additional support mechanisms could enhance outcomes.