Manifesto for establishing minimum standards for public canteens across the EU

Europe cannot afford to step back on the green transition. At the Europa Experience – David Sassoli in Rome, policymakers, institutions, businesses and civil society called for urgent action to strengthen the Green Deal and to integrate the revision of the EU Procurement Directive with binding criteria, as proposed by BESA – Buy European and Sustainable Act. It was a strong appeal for European unity at a time of geopolitical tensions and crucial industrial choices – with one clear message: public spending must become a driver for climate action, jobs, and European competitiveness.

On 24 September in Rome, Europa Experience – David Sassoli will host an event promoted by Fondazione Ecosistemi and dedicated to the BESA campaign. The initiative aims to put sustainable companies and European supply chains at the heart of the upcoming reform of the EU Public Procurement Directive. With more than €2 trillion spent each year by public administrations across the Union, procurement is a decisive tool to drive the green transition and boost Europe’s competitiveness.