Press Release: Internal Market: Commission acts to ensure implementation of EU rules in the area of defence procurement

The European Commission has acted to ensure that two Member States (Germany and The Netherlands) comply with their obligations to implement EU rules on defence procurement.

The Commission is concerned that they have failed to fulfil their commitments under the Directive regarding procurement of arms, munitions and war material (and related works and services) for defence purposes, and also the procurement of sensitive supplies, works and services for security purposes. If the Directive is not fully implemented in all Member States, companies and taxpayers alike cannot reap the benefits of easier access to a transparent and open - hence more competitive - defence market.

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