Routledge Governance and the European Social Dimension Book

Explore a detailed analysis of the European Union's social dimension in this academic work from Routledge. This book examines the impact of the Eurozone crisis on EU competence regarding employment and social policy since 2010. It provides a deep look into how economic reform strategies, specifically Europe 2020, have shaped the landscape of European governance. Readers will find a thorough investigation into five key policy areas: employment, poverty and social exclusion, pensions, wages, and healthcare. By combining original empirical material with a unique theoretical approach, the text analyzes the realities of EU governance. This study is an essential resource for those studying the relationship between politics, power, and the social deficit in a post-2010 European context.