Social services of general interest in the context of the EU competition rules Cover Image

Usługi socjalne użyteczności publicznej w kontekście reguł konkurencji w Unii Europejskiej
Social services of general interest in the context of the EU competition rules

Author(s): Jerzy Ząbkowicz
Subject(s): Economy
Published by: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Szczecińskiego
Keywords: European Union; social services of general interest; rules on competition; state aid

Summary/Abstract: Social services of general interest form one of essential elements of the European model of society as a way to overcome social exclusion and isolation and as a guarantee of adequate social protection. The question is what in fact is their place in the EU highly competitive market economy. The article focuses on ascertainment if their mission resulted in relieving them of the legal obligation of compliance with competition rules being in force. The analysis is based on provisions of the EU documents.

  • Issue Year: 2014
  • Issue No: 37/3
  • Page Range: 147-156
  • Page Count: 10
  • Language: Polish