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‘The best on Earth’: Can weak economic growth undermine Europe’s ‘very sophisticated social system’?

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Briefings

Former European Commissioner Pascal Lamy argues that Europe faces a critical disconnect between its sophisticated social model and its ability to generate economic growth, risking a widening gap with major competitors. The article highlights this tension as a central issue for the continent's political stability and future sustainability.

Key points

• Pascal Lamy, former European Commissioner for Trade and former Director-General of the World Trade Organization, identifies a widening disconnect between European social commitments and economic growth capacity.
• The article suggests that if Europe cannot sustain economic growth, it may struggle to maintain its ambitious social model despite its sophisticated social system.

Context

The article addresses a specific European predicament where social commitments may outpace economic capacity, potentially causing political instability. It focuses on the broader European context rather than specific national cases.

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