The Principle(s) of Co-Existence in Europe: Social, Economic and Legal Avenues
Nick Kalaitzandonakes, Peter Phillips, Stuart Smyth, Justus Wesseler (eds.) The Coexistence of Genetically Modified, Organic and Conventional Foods: Government Policies and Market Practices. New York: Springer Science. (accepted 2016)
Wageningen Working Paper Law and Governance 2015/13
27 Pages Posted: 22 Dec 2015
Date Written: December 21, 2015
Abstract
The European policy of coexistence follows a number of well-established social, economic and legal principles. Applying these principles in practice has resulted in a complex “rag rug” of coexistence policies in Europe. This rag rug makes enforcement of these principles difficult, at times even impossible. This chapter will review the pros and cons of applying different social, economic and legal principles in Europe, mainly form an economic perspective. It will discuss the dilemmas, consequences, and sometimes contradictory results of the European coexistence policy and its potential future developments.
Keywords: Regulation, EU law, Genetically Modified Organisms, Co-existence
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