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Reform of public procurement rules: an in-depth look Supply Management These need to be awarded in accordance with the “general principles” of EU Law (transparency, equality and non-discrimination). Disagreement frequently arises as to how these general principles will apply in practice. The Concessions Directive would ... See all stories on this topic »

Poor foreign doctors put patients at risk in NHS Telegraph.co.uk By Robert Winnett, Political Editor In a letter to The Daily Telegraph the heads of two royal colleges say that “stifling” EU laws are damaging medical care. They warn that there are “huge variations” in the ability and training of doctors from abroad ... See all stories on this topic » Telegraph.co.uk

Mid-Atlantic law? European Voice The author argues that the style of EU law is similar and that the EU's modus operandus for dealing with an issue is to legislate. “It seems that nearly everything the European Union touches turns intolaw,” he writes. Why has the EU become the ... See all stories on this topic »

EIOPA proposals receive frosty reception Professional Pensions In its response, the National Association of Pension Funds warned a new directivealong the lines proposed would “have a significant contractionary effect” on the EUeconomy, and urged EIOPA to take this into account. Advising the authority to examine ... See all stories on this topic »