If the critics are right, the EU social model is dead and that’s the end of it. Those on the right may well be dancing on its grave; those more sympathetic might mourn its passing. My view is more sanguine. I shall argue that the European social model is certainly facing unprecedented...

pt. 1. Transitional labour markets and the European social model -- pt. 2. The European employment strategy and transitional labour markets -- pt. 3. National transitional labour market policies in Europe -- pt. 4. Transitional labour market policies in comparative and international perspectives.