1. European Social Model Tereza, Katka, Hana, Esra, Michaela, Jana, Magda

2. Welfare state- definitions „ System in which a state provides different welfare services“ (D.Arter,1999:17-19) „An ideal model in which a state takes responsibility for the welfare of its citizens“ (A.Gould, 1993: 36) „Welfare is provided by state as well as by combination of independent, voluntary, mutualist and government services“ (Esping- Andersen,1990: 13) Welfare society x welfare system

3. Typology of welfare states Liberal Conservative Social Democratic

4. Typology of welfare states (Esping-Andersen)

5. European Welfare State Post-war social consensus (SD, Com, Christ Dem) Shaped on national levels only Challenged by neoliberalism (UK) EU level (1989 Social Charter–> QMV) Lisbon strategy – growth and social cohesion? Possible (Nordic countries top ranked)

6. European Social Model Common characteristic Equality, solidarity Services – healthcare, education Social security (transfers) Employment rights (strong trade unions)

7. Common Problems Ageing Market globalization Immigration Unreformable issue National traditions

9. Common Problems Ageing Market globalization Immigration Unreformable issue National traditions

10. Solutions for ESM Let it be Europe as social laboratories US model Nordic model

11. Nordic model- the best? + Good social services Flexible labour market Research and development High position of trade unions - Unemployment Growth reduce Based on traditions High position of trade unions

12. Conclusion ESM is diverse Many problems (some common) No common recipe

13. Literature Basic literature Arter, D. (1999). Scandinavian Politcs Today. Manchester: Manchester University Press. pp. 17-19. Gould, A. (1993). Capitalist Welfare Systems. New York: Longman, pp. 36. Esping-Andersen, G. (1990). The Three Worlds of Welfare Capitalism. Princeton: Princeton University Press, pp. 13, 25-63. Wickham, J.(2002), The End of the European Social Model: Before it Began?, National forum on Europe.