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Hard Law, Hard Choices: The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), Omnibus Simplifications and the Future of EU Procurement Law – Part 2

 Author: Dr. Ezgi Uysal 1)    Introduction This blog post is the second in a two-part series that examines the evolving EU regulatory landscape on...

Hard Law, Hard Choices: The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), Omnibus Simplifications and the Future of EU Procurement Law – Part 1

 Author: Dr. Ezgi Uysal 1)    Introduction This blog post is the first in a two-part series that examines the evolving EU regulatory landscape on...

The Application of Principles of Public Procurement to the Interpretation of National Contract Law – Advocate General Campos Sánchez-Bordona’s Opinion on Case C-82/24 Veolia Water

 Author: Dr. Ezgi Uysal 1. INTRODUCTION In this blog post, the author analyses Advocate General (AG) Sánchez-Bordona’s Opinion on Case C-82/24...

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#10 Contract Performance Conditions & Rituals for Productivity

#10 Contract Performance Conditions & Rituals for Productivity

In episode #10, we discuss article 70 Directive 2014/24/EU. Particularly we focus our discussions on the relationship between contract performance conditions and award criteria and technical specifications. This leads us to reflect on the enforceability and value of contract performance conditions. For dessert, we discuss what some of our rituals that positively influence our productivity are.

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#9 Transfer of Competences & Books we Wished we Wrote
#9 Transfer of Competences & Books we Wished we Wrote

#9 Transfer of Competences & Books we Wished we Wrote

In today’s episode, we discuss the transfer of competences and responsibilities in light of article 1(6) Directive 2014/24/EU and the relevant case-law including Remondis and Porin Kaupunki. The key question here is how it differs from the award of a public contract, and how this plays out for the national organization of public tasks. For dessert, we discuss two books we wish we wrote.

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#18 Aanbestedingsrecht & zelforganisatie: duidelijke ruimte voor samenwerking?

#18 Aanbestedingsrecht & zelforganisatie: duidelijke ruimte voor samenwerking?

In deze aflevering spreekt Matanja met Willem over zijn proefschrift 'EU public procurement law & self-organisation', en reflecteren ze o.a. op alleenrechten, samenwerking tussen overheden, meer specifiek de zaak Stadt Köln en vooral over wat er nog beter kan in de wet- en regelgeving.

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#8 Art 18(2) and the Tim Case: A Sustainability Principle? & Procrastination Strategies

#8 Art 18(2) and the Tim Case: A Sustainability Principle? & Procrastination Strategies

In episode #8, we discuss article 18(2) Directive 2014/24/EU. Its nature, character, and scope as well as shortcomings. We focus our discussions on analyzing whether the sustainability referred to in Article 18(2) can pass the test to be truly understood as a procurement principle. This leads us to reflect on the CJEU ruling in Case C-395/18 Tim SpA where the court refers to 18(2) cardinal values with which the Member States must ensure compliance. For dessert, we discuss strategies to fight procrastination and get writing!

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#7 Current Legal Discussions About Institutionalized Cooperation & Online Conferences
#7 Current Legal Discussions About Institutionalized Cooperation & Online Conferences

#7 Current Legal Discussions About Institutionalized Cooperation & Online Conferences

In today’s episode, we discuss institutionalized cooperation under article 12(1-3) Directive 2014/24/EU. We focus our discussions on the outstanding and most pressing discussions that currently create legal uncertainty in the Member States. This leads us to talking about private capital, control, and other aspects of cooperation between contracting authorities. For dessert, we consider online conferences and what we think are essentials to organize them in the future.

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#17 De toekomst van de publieke inkoop: positief vooruitzicht?

#17 De toekomst van de publieke inkoop: positief vooruitzicht?

In deze aflevering spreek ik met Siep Eilander, oud-CPO van het Rijk en huidig voorzitter van de NEVI. We hebben het met name over de toekomst van de publieke inkoop. Hij legt ons drie denkrichtingen voor: de inkoopbril voor andere beleidsinstrumenten, het belonen van goed gedrag, én samenwerking. Dit laatste komt steeds terug in zijn gedachten. Benieuwd? Luister dan nu naar ons gesprek!

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#6 Third Country Bidders’ Access to the EU Market & Academic Research Stays

#6 Third Country Bidders’ Access to the EU Market & Academic Research Stays

In today’s episode, we discuss a highly politically charged topic of 3rd country access to the EU market. For this purpose, we consider the current EU legal framework as well as proposed since 2012 International Procurement instrument. Also, we comment on the new European Commission’s white paper on foreign subsidies and especially it’s module 3 with propositions for public procurement. For dessert, we consider the value of research stays abroad, and we discuss what some of the important factors to consider are.

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