Commission will not exempt public services from competition: Proponents of competition-free management of services like health and education suffered a defeat on Tuesday (12 May) as the European Commission presented its approach to public services in the near future.
The Commission's so-called "White paper" on public services, such as energy, postal services, health, education and social services, sets out the Commission's ideas on the issue following a broad public consultation with different groups ranging from business to trade unions.
