Article 5Policy objectives
Public procurement shall be guided by the strategic policy objectives of the Union, in particular:
(a)boosting the Union’s competitiveness through a thriving internal market, advancing innovation and reinforcing the Union’s manufacturing and clean industrial base;
(b)the achievement of environmental and climate objectives of the Union;
(c)the pursuit of social justice, fair working conditions and an inclusive society, including as fostered by social dialogue;
(d)the Union's safety, security, resilience and economic security, including through strategic independence.