This paper discusses the hermeneutics of the first GATS panel report, Mexico- Telecommunications Case (DS204), with particular reference to its interpretation of the meaning of the word “interconnection” in the Telecommunications Reference Paper. Having noted that the … [Read more...]
The Process and Side-Effects of Harmonisation of European Welfare States
This paper describes the ways in which EU law forces Member States to reorganise their welfare states, focussing on the effects of free movement and competition principles on health care, education, and social insurance. It then considers the consequences of such reorganisations … [Read more...]
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The EU Constitutional Treaty and its distinction between legislative and non-legislative acts – Oranges into apples?
The paper examines the introduction of a distinction between legislative and non-legislative acts in the Constitutional Treaty. The drafting history and the possible implications are analyzed. Questions covered include: Was the introduction of the distinction necessary in terms … [Read more...]