https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/eu-proposes-simpler-public-tender-rules-buy-european-criteria-to-cut-foreign-dependenceContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/eu-proposes-simpler-public-tender-rules-buy-european-criteria-to-cut-foreign-dependencehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/eu-proposes-simpler-public-tender-rules-buy-european-criteria-to-cut-foreign-dependence#u65635Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:40:25 +0000The European Commission has proposed simpler public tender rules and 'Buy European' criteria designed to cut foreign dependence and target China. These new guidelines and public contract rules establish an EU preference in public procurement. By introducing these measures, the bloc aims to address external reliance and shift government purchasing power toward domestic industries. The proposal brings the focus back to European firepower and local manufacturing capabilities, altering how public contracts will be awarded across member states.Why it mattersEuropean policymakers have incr