Brussels, 20/02/2012 (Agence Europe) - Member states approve of the new competition procedure with negotiation that the European Commission introduced in its “public procurement” directive review (EUROPE 10520). They are of the same opinion with regard to the abolition of differentiated treatment for so-called non-priority services, whilst maintaining a lighter regime for services linked to culture, education and health. A picture is now emerging from the Competitiveness Council debate:...