Overview

• An EU-wide framework contract would begin in January 2026 and run through the end of 2027, with two optional 12‑month extensions.
• The scope anticipates 175–225 assignments per year with short‑notice availability nationwide and, in exceptions, worldwide, including weekends and holidays.
• Bidders must field at least five photographers, one cameraman, one assistant and one make‑up artist, with a minimum of four years’ political event experience.
• The contract caps payments at €580,000 net, about €620,000 including VAT, with additional charges permitted for styling, assistants and lighting.
• Critics allege a double standard given the ministry’s savings push and recent disclosures of significant styling costs, as some call for greater transparency or audit review.