The Impact of Sweden's Accession into the European Union on Its Social and Labor Policies

Authors

• Matthew H. Wexley

Abstract

The European Union has evolved beyond its initial economic focus, now addressing labor and social laws through mechanisms like the Social Charter and the Agreement on Social Policy. Sweden, with its robust labor unions and progressive social policies, faces challenges as it integrates into the EU, balancing its high standards with the need for harmonization. The EU must establish minimum labor standards to prevent a race to the bottom, while Sweden should leverage its influence to maintain its model and promote active labor market policies.

Disciplines

Labor and Employment Law | Law

Recommended Citation

Matthew H. Wexley, The Impact of Sweden's Accession into the European Union on Its Social and Labor Policies, 4 Cardozo J. Int'l & Comp. L. 189 (1996).
Available at: https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cjicl/vol4/iss1/10