The EU's attitude to Services of General Interest (SGIs) continues to divide European political forces. Early next year, it will be the subject of a new parliamentary debate in plenary, and it is easy to work out that the differing views and sensibilities will collide headlong. But:
A. There is no question of starting the dossier from scratch. What has been achieved over years of discussions involving governments, political parties, the EP political groups and a large dose of public opinion...