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

See all articles by Kai P. Purnhagen

Kai P. Purnhagen

University of Bayreuth; Erasmus University of Rotterdam - Rotterdam Institute of Law and Economics

Justus Wesseler

Agricultural Economics and Rural Policy Group, Wageningen University

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

Suggested Citation

Purnhagen, Kai Peter and Wesseler, Justus, The Principle(s) of Co-Existence in Europe: Social, Economic and Legal Avenues (December 21, 2015). 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, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2706383

Kai Peter Purnhagen (Contact Author)

University of Bayreuth ( email )

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Bayreuth, D-95447
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Erasmus University of Rotterdam - Rotterdam Institute of Law and Economics ( email )

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Justus Wesseler

Agricultural Economics and Rural Policy Group, Wageningen University ( email )

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Wageningen, 6706 KN
Netherlands

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