European Parliament
Dominique Vlasto  (PPE ),
in writing.
(FR)
I voted in favour of discharge in respect of the implementation of the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) budget for the financial year 2010 since its expenditure was approved by both the European Court of Auditors and the Committee on Budgetary Control. However, I am concerned about the criticisms of the agency’s methods for evaluating tenders in the context of its procurement procedures. It is essential that the European Union, which always insists strictly on businesses and Member States adhering to the principle of free and fair competition, should itself set a good example in this area. Discrimination or preferential treatment of any kind must not be tolerated. I sincerely hope, therefore, that the Court of Auditors’ report will prompt the Commission to seek explanations from the EASA, which is governed, as we know, by the EU’s rules on public procurement.

