Meaning of the term ‘appropriate action’

8.8.2017

Question for written answer E-005184-17
to the Commission
Rule 130
Tibor Szanyi (S&D)

Commissioner Creţu replied to my question No E-003492/2017 on behalf of the Commission. Answering the third sub-question, she wrote that ‘since the procedure is ongoing, the outcome cannot be determined’, and that ‘if the Commission learns of any irregularities, it will take the appropriate action’. By the time her reply was drafted, news had reached us of the outcome of a HUF 40 billion framework agreement (2017/S 120-242119 — 27 June 2017), and after it had been dispatched, a decision was taken on a HUF 200 billion framework agreement (2017/S 144-296464 — 29 July 2017). The beneficiaries in each case included the same companies which are close to the government and are enjoying a series of successful applications.

1. Since the procedures referred to in my earlier question are now complete, I would like to ask again what the Commission’s evaluation of the outcome is.2. Exactly what is meant by ‘appropriate action’? What is the role of the government of the Member State concerned by the alleged abuse in the course of such a procedure?3. Does the Commission intend to continue this practice of not monitoring national procurement procedures, even when procurement at national-level involving EU funding is being arranged?