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Procurement law refers to a set of rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the purchase and procurement of goods and services by businesses and government entities. These laws are designed to protect consumers and ensure fairness and transparency in the process. Public procurement law is an important part of public administration and is closely linked to other areas of law, such as contract law, administrative law, and competition law. It is also closely linked to public policy, as it is designed to ensure that public funds are spent in a way that is consistent with the public interest. Public procurement law is also closely linked to international trade law, as it is designed to ensure that public authorities are able to obtain the best value for money when purchasing goods and service. The law also seeks to ensure that public contracts are awarded in a way that promotes competition. The competitiveness will ultimately bring innovation. Public procurement law is a complex area of law that is constantly changing. The EU has adopted a number of directives in the field of public procurement law, which have been implemented in the national legal system. The aim of the study is to discuss the concept of procurement law in the EU from a historical and legal perspective and to explain its reflection on economic policy. The study begins with a historical and legal part. In the legal part, the term “procurement law” is to be defined. Furthermore, the problem in connection with the award of contracts will be illustrated by using two case studies. The first case is about a violation of public procurement law, and the second is about the debate about municipal water supply and its privatization. It will be illustrated how public procurement law affects the competition among companies, how it contributes to the stability of the European economy and how it reflects the European Union’s commitment to sustainable development. The results show that the amendment to the public procurement law will have limited impact on achieving the goal of greater competitiveness and transparency, as some member states do not address any of the possible consequences of water privatization, such as public resistance to the change, the potential for unfair pricing, or lack of access to water for certain communities.