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Friday, Oct 23, 2026

European Commission Issues October Infringement Package Targeting Public Procurement and Single Market Barriers

The European Commission has initiated formal infringement procedures against several member states, including measures against Hungary regarding public contract risk allocations on national motorways and against France over access to industrial standards. These legal enforcement actions aim to eliminate single-market distortions and ensure that major infrastructure investments adhere strictly to transparent European procurement law.
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