Rigorous Interpretation of EC Directive Leads to Vigorous Protests
Trade Associations Despatch Missive to EC
EDA Sidelined
Member States (MS) of the European Community are in a sulphurous mood following the publication of a European Commission guidance note on offsets. The note warns that offsets whether direct indirect defence-related or civil will in the EC’s viewbecome illegal when the Community’s defence and security procurement directive comes into force in August 2011. Sinning countries could be brought before the EU Court of Justice.
Eight page report in this issue with analysis and comment. Read the European Commission’s response; the trade associations’ letter and why some trade associations declined to sign.