Provision of public services in the EU should not be threatened by TTIP

Following the vote of the European Parliament on the recommendations to the European Commission on the negotiations for the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP), Valeria Ronzitti, CEEP General Secretary, said:

The European Parliament has sent an important message ahead of the 10th negotiation round: TTIP will be acceptable only if it does not threaten the way public services are provided, regardless of how they are funded and organised.

 

However, having a hybrid approach, instead of a positive list will make the safeguard of public services more challenging. Therefore, a clear and comprehensive list of reservations now needs to be set up.

 

Finally, we regret that the wording on the importance of compliance with the new public procurement package has been undermined. The opening of the public procurement markets should not go beyond the current EU regime and should not restrict the freedom of public authorities in organising the provision of public services.”