The objective of the study is to provide an overview of assets (including State-owned enterprises) owned by the public sector in the EU 28 and encourage the adoption of best practices regarding the management (including the restructuring and/or privatisation) of the portfolio of assets, with the aim of improving the sustainability of public finances and market functioning in the European Union.

The study on ‘State asset management in the EU’ encompassing the delivery of 2 interim study reports and a final study report, including relevant datasets developed. All tasks must be completed within 12 months.