The Federation of the German Construction Industry has high expectations for the upcoming reform of EU rules on public procurement. It is intended to help compensate for the current competitive disadvantage of European companies. The current rules, according to which contracts must be awarded to the „most economically advantageous tender“, are often simply interpreted by authorities as giving priority to the cheapest tender, explained Alexander Tesche, member of the Board of Management of Ed. This favors companies from third countries that do not adhere to EU standards.