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We cordially invite you to a Transactional Talk with Ron Nulkes on the topic of screening in public procurement to protect national security. The event is organised by Elisabetta Manunza and Sebastian Meyer, within the framework of the IOS Platform ‘The Transactional State as an Institution for Good’ and the Utrecht ľ¹Ï¸£ÀûÓ°ÊÓ Centre for Public Procurement (UUCePP).

In the present geopolitical situation, the Netherlands and other European states can no longer be naive in their dealings with businesses. Focussing on efficient outcomes in public procurement procedures is thus not appropriate at a time when hostile states threaten liberal democracies, while the peace dividend has been exhausted. In this context, the Dutch Government plans to introduce a new screening instrument – the ABRO (Algemene Beveiligingseisen voor Rijksoverheidsopdrachten) – which enables contracting authorities to assess risks to national security in all public tenders. In this Transactional Talk, Ron Nulkes will discuss how the ABRO will contribute to national security and strategic autonomy.

About Ron Nulkes

Mr. Ron Nulkes is programme director Procurement and National Security (ABRO) at the Dutch Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations. In addition, he chairs the NATO Industrial Advisory Group and serves as a member of the European Commission expert group on EU Space, Defence and Aeronautics Industry.