Translation of "Open competitive process " (English → French) :

This will be done through the consultation of stakeholders and following a competitive and open application selection of new thematic areas and corresponding KICs, through a rigorous, transparent and competitive process that takes into consideration bottom-up approaches and the evolving societal challenges landscape in the EU, yet providing clarity and predictability for potential participants.

43. in order to develop a truly European esprit de corps and to ensure that the Service only serves common European interests, to oppose all attempts by the Member States to interfere with the recruitment process of EEAS staff; now that the transition period is over, to ensure that the EEAS can develop its own and independent recruitment procedure, open also to officials from all EU institutions and to candidates from the outside through open competitions; ...[+++]

62. Takes note of plans for new road infrastructure to improve connections between Pristina and bordering countries; notes that procurement practices in Kosovo remain inadequate, and underlines the need to ensure that procurement processes for such large projects are truly open, competitive and transparent; further notes that such infrastructure projects should be undertaken in accordance with the criteria set out in the current International Monetary Fund programme; stresses the importance of developing public transport, with particular regard to upgrading or creating new ...[+++] railway links as part of a sustainable transport system; suggests building up a cross-border system of high-speed railways between all countries in the Western Balkans, linked to the EU’s Trans-European Network;

59. Takes note of plans for new road infrastructure to improve connections between Pristina and bordering countries; notes that procurement practices in Kosovo remain inadequate, and underlines the need to ensure that procurement processes for such large projects are truly open, competitive and transparent; further notes that such infrastructure projects should be undertaken in accordance with the criteria set out in the current International Monetary Fund programme; stresses the importance of developing public transport, with particular regard to upgrading or creating new ...[+++] railway links as part of a sustainable transport system; suggests building up a cross-border system of high-speed railways between all countries in the Western Balkans, linked to the EU’s Trans-European Network;

By intervening at the wholesale level, including with remedies which may affect retail markets, Member States can ensure that as much of the value chain is open to normal competition processes as possible, thereby delivering the best outcomes for end-users.

The definition and guarantee of universal service ensures that the continuous accessibility and quality of established services is maintained for all users and consumers during the process of passing from monopoly provision to openly competitive markets.