Overview

The assumption that Member States of the European Union enjoyed exclusive competence over social provision has been shaken by the realisation that they are now “semi-sovereign welfare states” whose policy choices are subject to increasing scrutiny under Community law. This book seeks to take stock of how Community membership is reshaping the legal environment of welfare provision across Europe. Topics covered include: the evolving economic and governance debates about Community intervention in social rights; the relationship between public services and Community competition and state aids law; the crucial developments which have taken place in the sphere of health care; and recent judgments on free movement and equal treatment for Union citizens as regards national education and social assistance policies. Social Welfare and EU Law provides a valuable collection of essays overall exploring the emergence of new models of social solidarity within the European Union.

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Author:   Professor Michael Dougan ,  Professor Eleanor Spaventa
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:   Hart Publishing
Volume:   9
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.587kg
ISBN:  

9781841134901

ISBN 10:   1841134902
Pages:   300
Publication Date:   11 July 2005
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Introduction Michael Dougan and Eleanor Spaventa 1. The ‘Capability’ Concept and the Evolution of European Social Policy Simon Deakin 2. The Euro and the Welfare State Mica Panic 3. Privatisation of Social Welfare: European Union Competition Law Rules John Temple Lang 4. Aims, Effects and Justifications: EC State Aid Law and Its Impact on National Social Policies Andrea Biondi & Luca Rubini 5. Healthcare as an Economic Service under EC Law Panos Koutrakos 6. Community Competence to Regulate Medical Services Derrick Wyatt 7. Impact of European Union Law on English Healthcare Law Jonathan Montgomery 8. EU Citizenship and the Principle of Solidarity Catherine Barnard 9.‘Wish You Weren’t Here...’ New Models of Social Solidarity in the European Union Michael Dougan & Eleanor Spaventa 10. EU Law and Education: Promotion of Student Mobility versus Protection of Education Systems Anne Pieter van der Mei 11. Inclusion and Exclusion of Persons and Benefits in the New Co-ordination Regulation Frans Pennings 12. Between a Rock and a Soft Place: Internal Market versus Open Co-ordination in EU Social Welfare Law Nick Bernard

Reviews

The value of this book rests in the expert analysis of key facets of social welfare in Europe...offers an excellent insight into some of the key challenges faced by the provision of social welfare within the European Union context. The book provides readers with the background of these challenges, an analysis of relevant legislative provisions and case-law, as well as an indication of potential solutions to the concerns identified. For these reasons, this book constitutes a valuable resource for both scholars and practitioners and has a lot to offer for teaching and research.Eliza VarneyEuropean Public LawVolume 14, Issue 1, 2008[provides] a detailed discussion and analysis of the areas of EU law involved and will thus be attractive to academics. It also gives an explanation of, and lends clarity to, some of the complex issues involved in this highly important area of law and rights. Those who are not primarily EU law specialists, but who have an interest in any of the topics discussed, will also therefore find it interesting and enlightening to read.Jill StavertSCOLAG Legal Journal, Issue 338Dec 05

The value of this book rests in the expert analysis of key facets of social welfare in Europe...offers an excellent insight into some of the key challenges faced by the provision of social welfare within the European Union context. The book provides readers with the background of these challenges, an analysis of relevant legislative provisions and case-law, as well as an indication of potential solutions to the concerns identified. For these reasons, this book constitutes a valuable resource for both scholars and practitioners and has a lot to offer for teaching and research. Eliza Varney European Public Law Volume 14, Issue 1, 2008 ...[provides] a detailed discussion and analysis of the areas of EU law involved and will thus be attractive to academics. It also gives an explanation of, and lends clarity to, some of the complex issues involved in this highly important area of law and rights. Those who are not primarily EU law specialists, but who have an interest in any of the topics discussed, will also therefore find it interesting and enlightening to read. Jill Stavert SCOLAG Legal Journal, Issue 338 Dec 05

The value of this book rests in the expert analysis of key facets of social welfare in Europe...offers an excellent insight into some of the key challenges faced by the provision of social welfare within the European Union context. The book provides readers with the background of these challenges, an analysis of relevant legislative provisions and case-law, as well as an indication of potential solutions to the concerns identified. For these reasons, this book constitutes a valuable resource for both scholars and practitioners and has a lot to offer for teaching and research. Eliza Varney European Public Law Volume 14, Issue 1, 2008 ![provides] a detailed discussion and analysis of the areas of EU law involved and will thus be attractive to academics. It also gives an explanation of, and lends clarity to, some of the complex issues involved in this highly important area of law and rights. Those who are not primarily EU law specialists, but who have an interest in any of the topics discussed, will also therefore find it interesting and enlightening to read. Jill Stavert SCOLAG Legal Journal, Issue 338 Dec 05

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Michael Dougan is Professor of European Law at the University of Liverpool. Eleanor Spaventa is Professor of European Law at Durham University.

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