The EU asked the WTO to consider in an arbitration group the dispute with Russia on public procurement 
The World Trade Organization (WTO) received a request from the European Union (EU ) with a request to form an arbitration group to consider a dispute with Russia on public procurement. This is reported by TASS with reference to the organization's secretariat.
According to the EU, state-owned companies in Russia prefer domestic goods and services to the detriment of EU companies when holding tenders. In addition, Russia is said to have adopted a number of measures that are part of a broader import substitution program. This practice, according to the EU, contradicts the WTO rules, according to which members of the organization should treat foreign and domestic producers in a non-discriminatory manner.
At the same time, on September 13, bilateral consultations were held in the online format, but they did not lead to the settlement of the dispute.
Earlier in July, the European Union stated that the legislation of Russia in the field of winemaking also causes concern, speaking of an “unfair embargo” against Brussels. Moscow, in turn, reminded the European Union of the need to comply with the WTO rules in connection with the intentions hitting Russian exports related to the plan to combat climate change.