Public authorities will have more scope to decide how best to spend taxpayers' money on public works, goods or services thanks to new EU rules formally endorsed by the Internal Market Committee on Thursday. Rather than force authorities to accept the lowest bid, the rules would enable them to pick innovative solutions. For example, building a new road cleverly, rather than just cheaply, should ensure that it does not need to be rebuilt after five years.
Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection
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Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection
Source : © European Union, 2013 - EP