Source: European Parliament
Question for written answer E-000504/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Dario Nardella (S&D)
Although Italy’s tourist port sector could do with tools and solutions to enhance it further, it has nevertheless been pivotal to local development. There is no question that tourist ports are gaining in strategic importance. They act as catalysts for investment and tourism and as such are a key sector for economic growth.
Although the north-central Tyrrhenian Sea is a good example of a spacious and well laid out port, there are many moorings that would be ideally suited for being upgraded to tourist ports.
In view of the recent statement issued by the Italian Competition Authority concerning efforts to develop a cruise ship port by means of a concession issued for the construction of a tourist port, can the Commission answer the following:
- 1.Can it confirm whether the direct awarding of concessions, without a public call for tender, violates EU rules on free competition?
- 2.Does it believe that failure to comply with national law No 84/94, which governs port management, could affect compliance with European competition and transparency rules in regulated sectors?
- 3.If projects are found to be in breach of these rules, what steps will it take to ensure compliance with European competition rules?
Submitted: 5.2.2025