Conflicts Over Direct Award of Electronic IDs Contract
September 16, 2025
The Auditor General reports that the Deputy Minister of Research had a previous relationship with the company awarded the contract for 100,000 electronic IDs. Despite the Deputy Minister's explanations, the Auditor General's comments have led to controversies. The project was awarded directly without open tenders, raising questions about transparency. The Deputy Minister argues that the process was institutional and technically sound. However, the possibility of other economic entities from the EU participating is not ruled out.