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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 8705
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GENERAL NEWS / (eu) eu/services of general interest

White Paper on services of economic general interest sets out specific Commission action

Brussels, 12/05/2004 (Agence Europe) - On Wednesday, the European Commission adopted a long-awaited White Paper on services of general interest. It confirms that it does not for now intend to present a framework directive establishing common principles for defining and financing public service missions. The question will not be settled until the Constitution takes effect, towards 2006 and after assessment of the impact that liberalisation will have on network industries. The Commission is,...

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