Public works contracts: abolition of restrictions on freedom to provide services and on the award of public works contracts to contractors acting through agencies or branches (repeal. Directive 71/304/EEC)

The European Parliament adopted a resolution drafted by Arlene McCARTHY (PES, UK) approving the proposed directive repealing Council Directive 71/304/EEC on the abolition of restrictions on freedom to provide services in respect of public works contracts and on the award of public works contracts to contractors acting through agencies or branches. The report was adopted by 567 votes in favour to 18 against with 14 abstentions.