Cambridge University Press - A European Social Union after the Crisis

Explore the fundamental debate regarding the future of the European Union and its need for a stronger social dimension. While many agree that the EU lacks solidarity, the concept of a 'social Europe' has often remained vague and difficult to define. This book moves past those elusive ideas to propose a new, coherent framework: a European Social Union. This work provides a clear agenda for progress by motivating and defining a specific notion of European solidarity. It examines the legal and political obstacles that currently stand in the way of reform and offers insights into how these challenges can be addressed. By answering the essential questions of why, what, and how, this text provides a roadmap for understanding the shift from a vague social concept to a structured European Social Union. It is an essential read for those studying international law, political science, and the evolving structures of European governance.