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"en.20111115.27.2-434-871"2
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"Services of general interest are not only crucial to individuals but are also tremendously important to the wellbeing of society as a whole. These services are relatively diverse and they have this much in common – they are services regarded by the state or state authorities as particularly important to members of the public. Provision of these services also reinforces social, economic and territorial cohesion in the EU. It bolsters the successful implementation of the Europe 2020 growth strategy, especially in the areas of employment, education and social inclusion.
Of particular significance are social services of general interest (SSGI), which have an important role in underpinning basic rights and which make a major contribution to equality of opportunity.
The effort to simplify the rules on the provision of these services can help even more in their better application. It cannot be doubted that services of general economic interest have to be of a high standard and must be available to all sectors of the population. At the same time, the special remit and character of SSGI should be protected. If these services are to fulfil their specific role in an appropriate way, all citizens of the individual Member States must have equal access to them, regardless of their income or assets."@en1
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