ABSTRACT

Preceding Chapters have considered the rules applicable to undertakings (Articles 81 and 82). This Chapter considers the state’s obligations in relation to undertakings. This interface between public and private law has three main pillars:

(i) Article 86, which sets out the rules in relation to state enterprises, ie companies granted special or exclusive rights by the state and those having the character of a revenue-producing monopoly. This is addressed in this Chapter.