Introduction: Why do public services challenge the European Union? Part I: Background Issues From Rome to Lisbon: SGIs in primary law The Commission's soft law in the area of Services of General Economic Interest Article 106 TFEU is dead - Long live Article 106 TFEU! The definition of a 'contract' under Article 106 TFEU Part II: New Legal Issues Social Services of General Interest and EU Law Universal Service Obligations: Fulfilling New Generations Of Services of General Economic Interest Public Service Obligations - protection of public service values in a national and European context Part III: Global Issues Public Private Partnerships and Government Services in Least Developed Countries: Regulatory Paradoxes Universal Service Provisions in International Agreements of the EU: From Derogation to Obligation? Conclusion