Serbia’s public sector bypasses bidding procedures on €7 billion in contracts for 2025

Serbia's public sector has allocated approximately seven billion euros in contracts for 2025 by leveraging exemptions from standard public procurement laws. This approach allows government bodies to bypass competitive bidding processes for these significant expenditures. The use of these exemptions bypasses the typical procedures designed to ensure transparency and cost-effectiveness in public spending. This practice raises questions about the accountability and efficiency of how public funds are being distributed for the upcoming year.

This situation is significant because it indicates a potential lack of transparency and competition in the allocation of substantial public funds, which could impact the value for taxpayer money.