Summer Course on European Public Procurement Law

Objective

This summer course provides legal practitioners with a thorough introduction to EU public procurement law and an in-depth understanding of its core principles, concepts, and practical applications. Participants will explore key aspects of procurement policy, regulatory frameworks, award procedures, and special regimes, while examining cross-border and sustainability considerations, enforcement measures, and the interplay with competition and State aid rules. 

Through expert-led sessions, interactive workshops, case studies, and a hands-on simulation of the procurement process, as well as an on-site visit to the CJEU, attendees will gain the skills to navigate complex procurement procedures, assess legal and strategic challenges, and apply remedies effectively, while benefiting from networking opportunities and a rich social programme in Trier.

Key topics

  • Core principles and regulatory frameworks of EU public procurement
  • Award procedures, special regimes, and cross-border considerations
  • Enforcement, remedies, and interaction with competition and State aid rules

Visit to the CJEU in Luxembourg

On-site participants in this summer course will also have the opportunity to visit the Court of Justice of the European Union in Luxembourg.

Who should attend?

Staff of national competition authorities and EU institutions, lawyers in private practice, in-house counsel. 

Online participation option

The event will be streamed live online.
You have the option to follow the conference on Zoom, enabling you to ask questions and take part in the discussion with participants in Trier.

Fees in €
Standard
EU and ERA patrons
Young lawyers and other groups
Discount Voucher Code
Registration by 07 August 2026
1,215.00
972.00
972.00
972.00
Registration after 07 August 2026
1,350.00
1,080.00
1,080.00
1,080.00
Early registration discounts
  • 10 % by 07.08.2026
Discounts available
  • EU and ERA Patrons
    Staff of European Union institutions and agencies; Staff of ERA’s patrons: all EU Member States (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden), Albania, United Kingdom, Scotland, Serbia, the German states and the City of Trier.
  • Young lawyers and other groups
    Young lawyers up to and including 30 years of age (important: the participant must provide a copy or details of his or her passport or identity card on request); Full-time staff of universities or comparable academic institutions; Staff of charitable organisations or comparable institutions.
  • Discount Voucher Code
    If you have a discount voucher code, please enter the code in the Voucher Field when you register.
  • Simultaneous registration of a minimum of three employees from the same organisation qualifies for discounted rate.
  • Organisations wishing to nominate groups or discuss preferential conditions for regular participation are encouraged to get in touch at info@era.int.