The third volume in the series Legal Issues of Services of General Interest, this book examines and analyzes a set of research questions on the most recent developments in the emergence of services of general interest as a distinct European Union concept.

Up to date discussion of rapid changes and complex political and legal questions affecting the EU and the global economy. Range of international perspectives. Allow academic researchers as well as policy makers to understand some of the wider issues of providing public services.

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Introduction: Why do public services challenge the European Union?

Part I: Background Issues

From Rome to Lisbon: SGIs in primary law

The Commission's soft law in the area of Services of General Economic Interest

Article 106 TFEU is dead Long live Article 106 TFEU!

The definition of a 'contract' under Article 106 TFEU

Part II: New Legal Issues

Social Services of General Interest and EU Law

Universal Service Obligations: Fulfilling New Generations Of Services of General Economic Interest

Public Service Obligations protection of public service values in a national and European context

Part III: Global Issues

Public Private Partnerships and Government Services in Least Developed Countries: Regulatory Paradoxes

Universal Service Provisions in International Agreements of the EU: From Derogation to Obligation?

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