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Back to all in-depth newsPublic-private partnerships - 27.10.2006
PPPs and concessions: 'The Parliament sends mixed signals to local and regional government!"
Some sensible proposals, some bad mistakes of principle, and some bright spots for further discussions. That is the reaction of the Council of European Municipalities and Regions to the European Parliament's resolution voted on 26 October 2006 on public-private partnerships (PPPs) and concessions.
Amongst the positive points is the Parliament's recommendation to the European Commission that, if any new legislation is proposed in the field of concessions, it has to be flexible enough to allow local and regional governments to choose the best partner. Similarly, CEMR welcomes the Parliament's call to the Commission to 'give serious consideration" to regional self-governments ...
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