Considerations on the public services in the XXI century

Abstract

The article analyzes from a comparative law perspective the notion of public service, underlining that outlines the administrative framework applicable legal regime. Public administration currently is defined both by its attribute of organization and execution of the law by setting specific binding behavior and by its attribute to meet social requirements through the provision of services under administrative law. The article analyzes the characteristics and principles underlying public service organization in the XXI century and modern public service categories, underscoring the blurring of the classical distinction now between administrative public services, and industrial and commercial services.

Keywords

• public service
• administrative public service
• industrial and commercial public services
• outsourcing of public activities
• administrative law.