{"id":14387,"date":"2025-04-09T07:36:04","date_gmt":"2025-04-09T07:36:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jadek-pensa.si\/jezikovne-zahteve-v-javnih-narocilih-za-gradbene-projekte\/"},"modified":"2025-04-09T12:50:47","modified_gmt":"2025-04-09T12:50:47","slug":"jezikovne-zahteve-v-javnih-narocilih-za-gradbene-projekte","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jadek-pensa.si\/en\/jezikovne-zahteve-v-javnih-narocilih-za-gradbene-projekte\/","title":{"rendered":"Language Requirements in Public Procurement for Construction Projects"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Language Requirements in Public Procurement: Legal Insights from Jadek &amp; Pensa<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Our Managing Associate, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Gregor Kova\u010di\u010d<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, and Associate, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lu\u010dka Brunec<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, have co-authored an article titled\u202f<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8220;Language Requirements in Public Procurement Procedures for Key Personnel in Construction Works as a Condition for Participation: Legal Analysis.&#8221;<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fThe article has been published in the latest issue of the\u202f<\/span><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Law Journal on Industrial and Infrastructure Projects<\/span><\/i><\/b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (RInPrax)<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f(2\/2025).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This insightful piece addresses the growing relevance of language requirements in public procurement procedures, particularly in the construction sector. It explores how such conditions impact competition, equal treatment, and the free movement of services under EU law. The authors analyse key legal frameworks, including Directive 2014\/24\/EU and CJEU case law, to highlight the importance of proportionality and non-discrimination when imposing language-related conditions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Key Takeaways from the Article:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Proportionality Matters:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fLanguage requirements must be directly related to the subject matter of the contract and avoid unnecessary barriers for foreign bidders.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Practical Solutions:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fThe use of interpreters or standardized technical languages can help maintain competitiveness while ensuring effective communication.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The article also proposes actionable recommendations for contracting authorities to avoid discriminatory practices, ensure compliance with legal principles, and foster fair competition across Member States.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\ud83d\udcd6<\/span> <b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Read the full article here:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/eu-central-1.protection.sophos.com?d=beck.de&amp;u=aHR0cHM6Ly9iZWNrLW9ubGluZS5iZWNrLmRlL0Rva3VtZW50P3ZwYXRoPWJpYmRhdGElMkZ6ZWl0cyUyRnJpbnByYXglMkYyMDI1JTJGY29udCUyRnJpbnByYXguMjAyNS4xMzIuMS5odG0mYW5jaG9yPVktMzAwLVotUklOUFJBWC1CLTIwMjUtUy0xMzItTi0x&amp;p=m&amp;i=NjY3MmNlNzZjMmVmNDc3MWY4OWY2YmFh&amp;t=WHpFay9tUW9WSGdhRy9lSWpMVGxnZkNid3BteHBWSzBMNmVCVGdvUC9FST0=&amp;h=89489e8d053544609e4265036956866f&amp;s=AVNPUEhUT0NFTkNSWVBUSVb62qq8KHM02AYIklcHAglT2o3XJtEF4rELgINVNtYWzg\">RInPrax 2025, 132 &#8211; beck-online<\/a><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">*<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Published in RInPrax (2\/2025) by Verlag C.H.Beck GmbH &amp; Co. 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