The Changing Welfare State in Europe: The Implications for Democracy

The welfare state in Europe has been reformed gradually over the past two decades, with the intensification of the economic and monetary union and the addition of fifteen new members to the EU. This book explores the pressures that have been placed on the welfare state through a variety of insightful and thought-provoking contributions.

As the standard of living has increased, aspirations and financial constraints have required major rethinking. There is considerable disparity between Europe...