The paper argues that the sustainability of the European Social Model (ESM) is under considerable strain as a result of uneven social and economic policies. In order to maintain its distinct character of balancing economic and social interests, increased efforts have to be made to conduct social...

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.