Brussels, 21/11/2011 (Agence Europe) - The European Commission is planning to unveil new legislation in mid-December to update the two EU directives on public tender to reduce red tape (EU Directives 2004/17/EC and 2004/18/EC), alleviating some of the requirements for public authorities and making it easier for small businesses to apply for public contracts. Cooperation among public authorities and the promotion of environmental and social policy issues will also be addressed.
Service...