Reserved contracts have emerged as a mechanism for achieving social goals within public procurement. Yet, questions remain about their legal use and influence on market competition. This paper examines how these contracts – often designed for social enterprises, minority-owned businesses, or disability-inclusive organizations – affect the competitive landscape. The paper assesses how reserved contracts impact bidder participation in public proc...

The Court of Justice is the institution that interprets European Union law, and its rulings are binding for national and European courts and authorities. The Court has delivered judgments in various fields, such as competition, consumer protection, data protection, cybersecurity, journalism, the right to information, data access, freedom of expression, and good administration, which indirectly influence the use of the internet.