The European energy markets, in particular gas, showcase the tension between the expansion of the application of European Union (EU) law beyond its borders (or at least the effects thereof), and geopolitics, legislative and regulatory hurdles as well as opportunities for expansion. As the EU...

This topical and important book identifies the short to medium-term economic, financial and social consequences of Brexit. Containing perspectives from leading thinkers across legal, economic and financial fields, it considers both the general effect of UK withdrawal on the European integration...

Introduction -- Part I -- Pay-as-you-go Versus Funded Pension Plans: Which Way to Better Address Common Challenges in the EU? -- Old-Age Pension Systems: Characterization and Comparability -- What’s New in the Debate About Pay-as-you-go Versus Funded Pensions? -- The Role of the Government in...