29/05/2019 (Agence Europe) – At the Trade Council on Monday 27 May, ministers discussed the creation of an international instrument on public procurement ('IPI') in order to ensure better reciprocity in access to these markets abroad (see EUROPE B12220A1, B12212A20). This first round confirmed the growing awareness amongst Member States of the importance of a mechanism like this at European level, noted sources close to the talks. Nevertheless, the differences in positions are still...