{"product_id":"9789462657229","title":"Legal Issues of Services of General Interest: State of Play and Current Challenges","description":"\u003ch1\u003eLegal Issues of Services of General Interest: State of Play and Current Challenges\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eGhazaryan, Narine; van de Gronden, Johan; Tans, Simon; Veenbrink, Marc\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is a follow-up to \u003cem\u003eThe Changing Legal Framework for Services of General Interest in Europe — Between Competition and Solidarity\u003c\/em\u003e. The contributions in the current book take stock of the developments regarding such services. Furthermore, key concepts and principles relevant to contemporary issues are explored. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfirming the significance of Services of General Interest (SGIs) in EU law, the earlier volume concluded that the concept contributes to shaping a framework for the functioning of public services that balances the benefits of competition with the principles of solidarity. This volume aims to take stock of and critically assess recent noteworthy developments. To that end, the analysis focuses on developments in healthcare, digitalization, and sustainability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the years, numerous SG(E)I cases have emerged in the healthcare sector, reflecting its central role in national social welfare systems, while the digitalisation transition has also significantly impacted modern societies, not expcepting SGIs. In light of the pressing global challenges, sustainability is now a key priority, and its implications for SGIs are likewise examined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edited volume is aimed at academics, practitioners, government officials and policymakers dealing with EU affairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNarine Ghazaryan \u003c\/strong\u003eis an Assistant Professor of International and European Law in the Department of International and European Law of the Faculty of Law of the Radboud University, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohan van de Gronden\u003c\/strong\u003e is a professor of European Law in the Department of International and European Law of the Faculty of Law of the Radboud University, Nijmegen, The Netherlands and State Counsellor in extraordinary service at the Dutch Council of State.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSimon Tans\u003c\/strong\u003e is \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: white;\"\u003ea Lecturer in Environmental Law at the Law Group\u003c\/span\u003e at Wageningen University, Wageningen, The Netherlands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarc Veenbrink\u003c\/strong\u003e is an Assistant Professor of European Law in the Department of International and European Law of the Faculty of Law of the Radboud University, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: T.M.C. Asser Press\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2026-04-02\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9789462657229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: 10.1007\/978-94-6265-723-6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 235cm x155cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 158\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"T.M.C. Asser Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44358616907916,"sku":"9789462657229","price":116.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9789462657229.jpg?v=1777378174","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9789462657229","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}