Source: European Parliament
Question for written answer E-000360/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Alexander Bernhuber (PPE)
A balanced public procurement framework that takes into account both sustainability and security of supply can make a decisive contribution to bolstering the resilience of the European food supply chain. However, this requires that a balance be struck between the objectives of equal treatment and the strategic interests inherent in being prepared for crises.
- 1.In so far as concerns sustainability and regional procurement, how does the Commission plan to support public procurers with regard to increasing the inclusion of regional products in order to promote short supply chains, sustainable diets and a reduction in transport emissions, without jeopardising the principles of non-discrimination and fair competition?
- 2.How does the Commission intend to structure public procurement criteria in such a way as to promote sustainable products while strengthening security of supply in times of crisis?
- 3.Based on the final report of the Strategic Dialogue on the revision of Directive 2014/24/EU, what concrete strategic measures are planned to promote regional and sustainable products – such as products from small farms or artisanal food products – in public procurement?
Submitted: 27.1.2025
Last updated: 5 February 2025