This is a very important area for the EU economy, as approximately one fifth of the EU’s GDP is spent every year by public entities buying goods, works and services.
Tegemist on ELi majanduse jaoks väga olulise valdkonnaga, kuna avaliku sektori asutused kulutavad igal aastal umbes viiendiku ELi SKPst kaupade, tööde ja teenuste hankimiseks.