The Extent of the Discretion of Member States to Define Services of General Economic Interest (SGEI)
A service is classified as an SGEI not only when it is important for citizens […]
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Activities Linked to State Prerogatives
Economic activities which cannot be separated from the exercise of public powers cease to be […]
The Scope of Public Service Obligations
Public service obligations may cover both profitable and unprofitable segments of the market. Introduction […]
PART II: Combining Infrastructure Aid with SGEI Aid
After the spontaneous words on Brexit and State aid last week, I continue with the […]
PART II: Regional Development and i) Market Economy Operator Test ii) Services of General Economic Interest
A market economy operator undertakes activities whose incremental revenue exceeds their incremental costs. A market […]
PART I: Regional Development and i) Market Economy Operator Test, ii) Services of General Economic Interest
A market economy operator undertakes activities whose incremental revenue exceeds their incremental costs. A market […]
Services of General Economic Interest: How to Compensate and Induce more Efficiency
Even traditional monopolists, like postal operators, have to comply with the rules on compensation for […]
Failure to Satisfy Ex Post the Altmark Criteria, but Compliance with the 2014 Aviation Guidelines
Public service obligations must be entrusted by an official act and defined with sufficient precision. […]