commission of the european communities brussels 10 5 2000 com 276 final 0117 cod proposal for a directive parliament and council coordinating procurement procedures entities operating in water energy transport sectors presented by explanatory memorandum i introduction 1996 published green paper entitled public union exploring way forward which drew almost 300 responses emanating from various economic member states institutions after analysing these contributions mapped out perspectives future action its communication main theme to emerge debate is need simplify legal framework adapt it new electronic age while maintaining stability basic structure recognised existing clarifying provisions were obscure or complex amending legislation where problems be addressed could not solved through interpretation this prompted same concern about clarification expressed on concessions community law does
