The European Commission’s proposal for a Directive on the award of concession contracts has sparked vigorous public debate and intense opposition. This Directive is controversial because of the nature of the policy it proposes and because the sectors involved are highly sensitive. This Forum...

When it comes to energy policy, EU countries go their own way with little regard for other member states. What strategies exist in the EU Commission to coordinate and integrate energy markets? Are these strategies consistent with national plans currently in action? Is it too late to establish a...

The newly-renamed European Union is in crisis from economic weakness and political claustrophia. Ralf Boscheck argues that, in addition to a suggested 'New Founding Contract', broad-based development of the EU requires that priority is given to adjusting competitive specialization and to...

In July 1991, the European Commission imposed its highest-ever fine for abuse of market power and restraint of competition against Tetra Pak, the Swedish/Swiss packaging company. Ralf Boscheck presents a case study of this decision arguing that the EC investigators may not have defined the...