Abstract In July 2001, the European Commission has published its proposal on new labeling requirements for genetically modified food. In order to reduce informational deficits on consumers’ side, the Commission proposes to decidedly strengthen the current labeling requirements. Our paper...

Abstract The liberalization of the German telecommunications sector is widely regarded as a success story, for which the rigorous regulation of essential facilities together with a liberal licensing policy have been responsible. While many telecommunications markets are now highly competitive,...

Abstract The present paper discusses the advantages and disadvantages of centralising regulatory competencies in the European telecommunications sector. As we demonstrate, political economy suggests that an over- rather than an under-regulation of telecommunications markets has to be expected....

Abstract A Europeanisation of energy policies is desirable because the three main objectives of energy policy (climate protection, security of supply and competitiveness) have cross-border impacts. Hence, it is good that the European Union has been granted a competence for energy policy in the...