More Fairness in Global Procurement: The European Union's future International Procurement Instrument moves closer to reality

The European Parliament is about to be concerned with a
proposal for an International Procurement Instrument (IPI). This is part
of a legislative process that has been ongoing for almost a decade. Once
adopted, the IPI will enable the European Union (EU) to take measures
with the aim of reducing measures by states outside the EU. Using the
amended proposal by the Council, this text provides the reader with an
introduction to the issue and - as far as possible at this time - an outlook
towards potential future impacts of the IPI, when it will eventually
enter into force.