Parliamentary scandal: Public procurement for 103,000 euros for coffee and sweets

The "We Continue the Change" (PP) party expressed strong disagreement with a new public procurement contract announced by the National Assembly. The scope of the contract includes the supply of nine types of coffee, four types of tea, juices, confectionery, and nuts.

"9 types of coffee, 4 types of tea, juices, sugar, candies, and nuts for over 103,000 euros including VAT. This is the National Assembly's new two-year contract," commented PP.

The position of "We Continue the Change"

  • The PP MPs state that they do not use the coffee paid for by the state.
  • The party claims that it uses its own coffee machine and that consumables are purchased with personal funds.
  • PP emphasizes that they have proposed limiting bloated administrative expenses, but have not met with support.

Details of the procurement

According to official data in the Public Procurement Register, the estimated value is 86,051 euros excluding VAT. The amount is distributed as follows:

  • Coffee, tea, and cappuccino: 53,788 euros excluding VAT.
  • Food (juices, carbonated drinks, nuts, candies): 32,263 euros excluding VAT.

The procedure was awarded based on a decision by the Chief Secretary of Parliament and has a two-year term.