Strengthening Public Procurement for Climate Action and Competitiveness

This report explains why the current European Union public procurement directive falls short in enabling effective green public procurement (GPP), limiting its impact on climate goals and competitiveness. 

It highlights the missed opportunities created by complex and inconsistent rules that hinder the strategic use of procurement. 

The report sets out high-level recommendations and detailed reform options to simplify the framework, strengthen strategic use, and make GPP a practical driver of the EU’s green transition.