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Publication date: 1 April 2017

Kirsi-Maria Halonen

The paper examines the disclosure of information within public contract awards under EU law. EU Public Procurement rules have several objectives that may at some times be…

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The paper examines the disclosure of information within public contract awards under EU law. EU Public Procurement rules have several objectives that may at some times be conflicting with each other. A certain level of transparency of public procurement procedure is necessary in order to fight corruption, enhance trade opportunities and ensure effective legal remedies. On the other hand, too much transparency may have certain anti-competitive effects. The national laws regarding disclosure of information vary in different EU member states. In Finland the EU law principle of effective remedies has been interpreted as requiring full transparency among the bidders. The transparency rules under EU law and certain Member States' national laws are analysed. As a conclusion, it is suggested that the rules on disclosure should not be left solely to the discretion of member states as the over-transparent approach taken by certain member states may negatively affect the markets both on a national and EU level.

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Journal of Public Procurement, vol. 16 no. 4
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1535-0118

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Publication date: 1 March 2016

Khi V. Thai, Robin A. Suryo and Tam Mai

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Journal of Public Procurement, vol. 16 no. 4
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1535-0118

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