Johan van de Gronden – författare

The European Legal Framework for the Provision of Services of General Interest/Public Services has been in a state of transformation since the early 1990s, causing profound effects on the social and economic policies pursued by the Member States. This examination of the impact of EC internal market, competition, state aid and procurement law on the provision of these services focuses in particular on the fields of health services, social services and local public services.It comprises horizontal studies on these subjects which take into account the most recent case law and community legislation from the European Court of Justice, and includes country reports from ten different Member States.The authors of the individual contributions are well-known experts in their fields. This book is of great interest to academics, practitioners, government officials and policymakers dealing with EC affairs.Markus Krajewski is a guest Professor at the University of Bremen, Germany and on leave from the University of Potsdam, Germany. Ulla Neergaard is a Professor of EU Market Law at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark. Johan van de Gronden is a Professor of European Law at the Radboud University, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.

This book is a follow-up to The Changing Legal Framework for Services of General Interest in Europe — Between Competition and Solidarity. 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. Confirming 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.Over 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.This edited volume is aimed at academics, practitioners, government officials and policymakers dealing with EU affairs.Narine Ghazaryan is 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.Johan van de Gronden 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.Simon Tans is a Lecturer in Environmental Law at the Law Group at Wageningen University, Wageningen, The Netherlands.Marc Veenbrink 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.