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"The problem with the European Union is that the notion of public service is totally alien to it. For the European Union, services, the provision of which is commercial and can generate profit, should be subject to competition, preferably global competition. All sectors are potential candidates, even though some unprofitable segments can, and even must, be left in the care of the Member States and taxpayers.
What the hell, companies exist to make a profit, not to promote solidarity. That is the general philosophy behind this text. Some exceptions, which are highly sensitive when it comes to preserving the good reputation of Brussels bureaucracy, have been made: financing some forms of transport, but solely to make up for their public service obligations; social security, even though people are convinced that private insurance companies would do better for their greatest benefit, and some others.
In this context, although well intentioned the report by Mr De Rossa resembles a desperate attempt to salvage something from this situation. It is above all for the Member States to define public services, which are not subject to competition law, in line with the needs and traditions of each nation, and to decide how to organise and fund them. The Commission must take note of this."@en1
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