Bruxelles-ul propune ca autoritățile să țină mai mult cont de calitate și de originea europeană a produselor, nu doar de preț, în încercarea de a contracara China

The European Commission is urging EU authorities to prioritize European-made goods in public procurement to counter China's economic influence. A new "Buy European" initiative aims to reform procurement rules, encouraging public institutions to favor local products without imposing mandatory quotas. Officials express concern that current regulations often lead to the selection of the lowest bids, which may come from non-European companies. The initiative seeks to provide clarity and legal certainty for public buyers, allowing them to prefer European offers and limit bids from countries lacking procurement agreements. Brussels is particularly wary of China's competitive edge due to state subsidies, which enable lower pricing.