With the Public Procurement Act (PPA) presented on 9 September 2026, the European Commission is proposing the most far-reaching reform of European public procurement law in more than a decade. The objective is to make procurement procedures simpler and more digital while using public procurement more strategically as a tool to strengthen Europe’s competitiveness and economic security. From an industry perspective, the proposal offers significant opportunities but also raises questions regarding practical implementation and administrative burden.

Whether it’s laptops, cleaning services, or even an entire building: public contracting authorities at the federal, state, and local levels procure goods, services, and construction work to carry out their respective responsibilities. This presents an opportunity for German industry to offer its services. Public procurement therefore offers significant business opportunities for companies across a broad range of sectors.