New podcast episode: The Future of Public Procurement in the EU

Discover the key debates shaping the future of public procurement in the European Union in our latest podcast episode, featuring Nathalie Berger, Director of Directorate D on Competitiveness Coordination at DG GROW, and Henning Ehrenstein, Head of Unit at DG GROW D2 for Public Procurement. 

Together, they discuss why the revision of the 2014 Public Procurement Directives is on the table, what the evaluation has revealed so far, and how this revision aims to simplify the framework, support SMEs, and strengthen resilience across EU industries. The conversation also explores the strategic use of green and social criteria, the role of innovation, and how digital tools are reshaping the field. Tune in for an insightful discussion on the changes that could define public procurement policy and practice for the decade ahead.

Have your say on the consultation
The European Commission is inviting stakeholders to take part in a 12-week consultation to help shape the revision of the EU Public Procurement Directives. The goal is to modernise and simplify the rules to support more efficient, strategic public investment. Public authorities, businesses, civil society, social partners, and academia are encouraged to respond to the questionnaire and share evidence through the Have Your Say portal. The consultation is open until 26 January 2026 and will inform a legislative proposal expected in Q2 2026.

Interested to learn more? Read the news item.