expo belgrade 2027

Transparency concerns: Expo Belgrade 2027 contracts awarded without competitive bidding

Transparency Serbia (TS) reported that, since January 2024, the Constitutional Court has not reviewed its initiative challenging a provision of the Law on Special Procedures for the organization of the Expo Belgrade 2027, which excludes the application of public procurement rules. TS analysis shows that this legal gap allowed “Expo companies” to award contracts worth over €330 million with minimal competition. In 86% of cases, only a single valid bid was submitted. The largest portion of public works, including the…