EStAL Seminar 2017: Public Authorities as Economic Actor
Date: 20 April 2017
Time: 08:30
Duration: 3 days
Location: Golfhotel Kaiserin Elisabeth, Feldafing am Starnberger See, Munich, Germany
Cost: Regular fee: € 2.480 (excl. VAT)
Organiser: Lexxion Legal Publisher
Web Link: http://www.lexxion.de/en/verlagsprogramm-konferenzen/state-aid-law/estal-seminar-2017.html
Description:
The EStAL Seminar 2017 will discuss different facets of the concept of economic activity, taking into consideration latest rulings of the courts and Commission decisions as well as the application of the Market Economy Operator Principle. The concept of economic activity will be discussed, among others, in relation to crucial areas such as infrastructure funding, public utilities and networks as well as Services of General Economic Interest (SGEI).
This intensive seminar will provide an in-depth examination and discussion of the most important topics pertaining to economic and non-economic activities and the question of how to treat a public authority performing as economic actor:
- Session I: Public Authorities between Economic and Non-Economic Activities;
- Session II: Practical Challenges: In-house Separation, State Guarantees and Recovery;
- Session III: How to Apply the Market Economy Operator Test?
- Session IV: Sectors Close to the Boundary: Utilities, Infrastructure, Health and Social Security;
- Session V: Problem-Solving Session, Practical Cases & Final Discussion Round
You are highly welcome to send your individual questions and/or important issues beforehand – our experts look forward to answering your questions and giving you first-hand advice!
During the two and a half-day programme, you will have ample room to profoundly look into the diverse aspects of the given subject thanks to a high variety of dense and topical presentations, case-studies, brain-storming rounds and in-depth discussion of your individual questions. The coffee and lunch breaks as well as social and leisure activities alongside the sessions provide a perfect platform for (informal) exchange and networking.
For further information in regards to the programme, please visit our website mentioned above.
