Privatisation against the European Social Model

Introduction: Privatisation and the Crisis of Social Europe PART I: PRIVATISATION IN THE EU: PROCESS AND DISCUSSION – AN OVERVIEW Privatisation in Western Europe Privatisation in the Central and East European Countries Finance as Driver of Privatisation Theoretical Approaches to Explaining and Understanding Privatisation The European Social Models: Contours of the Discussion PART II: CASE STUDIES Privatisation in the Industrial Sector Liberalisation in Network Industries Privatisation and Marketisation of Health Care Systems in Europe Privatisation of Education Privatisation of Pensions Bank Liberalisation and Privatisation Privatisation Trajectories in Europe: A Cross – Sector View PART III: PERSPECTIVES The Impact of Privatisation and Liberalisation of Public Services on the European Social Model Elements of a Progressive European Social Model The Role of the Public Sector in a Progressive Construction of Europe Social Actors – Trade Unions and Social Movements