EuroMemorandum 2004

Beyond Lisbon – Economic and social policy orientations and constitutional cornerstones for the European Social Model

This Memorandum was formulated on the basis of discussions at the 10th workshop of the working group “European Economists for an Alternative Economic Policy” (Euro Memorandum Group) on September 26-28, 2004 in Brussels.

The text is available in English, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Polish and Spanish.

Summary
Introduction

1. Vicious circles and growing disparities: The need for economic development
2. After the failure of Lisbon: A new development strategy is necessary
3. Proposals for policy changes
4. Core elements of the European Social Model
5. The Constitution: Not helpful for the European Social Model