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European Parliament calls again on the European Commission to encourage Fair Trade Public Procurement
18 May 2010 (Brussels) - The European Parliament issued a clear call to action in the report “New developments in public procurement” from 18 May, 2010 as it renews pressure on the European Commission to support Fair Trade Public Procurement. The Fair Trade movement applauds the Parliament's adoption and waits for results from the Commission.
The European Parliament (EP) "Calls on the Commission to encourage public authorities to use Fair Trade criteria in their public tenders and purchasing policies on the basis of the Fair Trade definition as recognized by the European Parliament resolution on Fair Trade and Development of 6 June 2006 and the recent European Commission Communication of 5 May 2009; reiterates its earlier call to the Commission to promote this by, e.g., producing constructive guidelines for Fair Trade procurement; welcomes the unanimous adoption of the opinion of the Committee of the Regions on 11 February 2010 calling for a common European Fair Trade strategy for local and regional authorities".
This call must be interpreted in the context of the current work of the European Commission (EC) on a draft guide “Buying social: a guide to taking account of social considerations in public procurement”, expected by June 2010, which is supposed to give guidance on how to include social considerations in public procurement. The European Parliament calls again on the European Commission to encourage Fair Trade Public Procurement.
Read the entire Fair Trade Advocacy Press Release, (eng) by clicking here.
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Committee of the Regions adopts opinion on Fair Trade
11 February 2010 (Brussels) - The Fair Trade movement applauds the European Union’s Committee of the Regions (CoR) in its unanimous adopting of an opinion in support of Fair Trade and calling for the need to adopt a European Strategy and action plan for Fair Trade for Local and Regional Authorities.
Sergi Corbalán, on behalf of the World Fair Trade Organisation (WFTO), Fairtrade Labelling Organisations International (FLO) and the European Fair Trade Association (EFTA) stated “We welcome the Committee of the Regions´ support for Fair Trade and a European Strategy and action plan for Fair Trade for Local and Regional Authorities.”
The Committee of the Regions´opinion calls on the local and regional authorities, EU Member States, European Commission, and the Committee of the Regions, to join forces to further support Fair Trade.
Read the entire Fair Trade Advocacy Press Release, (eng) by clicking here.
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Commission adopts communication on Fair Trade
5 May 2009 (Brussels) - The Fair Trade movement welcomes the adoption of a Communication on Fair Trade by the European Commission, ‘Contributing to Sustainable Development: The role of Fair Trade and non-governmental trade-relayed sustainability assurance schemes’. The Fair Trade movement is pleased that the EC recognizes Fair Trade’s values and has referenced the principles defined by the Fair Trade movement and offers to continue working together with the European Union, EU Member States and regional and local authorities to the benefit of marginalised producers and poor workers in the South.
For more information, upload the entire Fair Trade Advocacy Office press release here.
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Newsletter - November 2010
We are pleased to present you the sixth and last newsletter of the Public Affairs project, where you will find the latest information about the project and about Fair Trade Public Procurement in Europe.
Download the 6th newsletter in PDF format
In this issue:
- Public Affairs project’s last review
- European Commission’s guide « Buying social » is now available!
- Inspiration from ... France, UK, Sweden, Germany, Spain, European Parliament
- Regional Updates - Belgium, Italy, Spain
- Events and Publications - Past and Upcoming
Newsletter - June 2010
Please find below a link to the fifth newsletter of the Public Affairs project.
Download the 5th newsletter in PDF format
Newsletter - December 2009
Please find below a link to the fourth newsletter of the Public Affairs project.
Download the 4th newsletter in PDF format
Newsletter - June 2009
Please find below a link to the third newsletter of the Public Affairs project.
Download the 3rd newsletter in PDF format
Newsletter - November 2008
Please find below a link to the second newsletter of the Public Affairs project.
Download the 2nd newsletter in PDF format
Newsletter - June 2008
Please find below a link to the first newsletter of the Public Affairs project.
Download the 1st newsletter in PDF format
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