SOCIAL EUROPE. ILLUSION OR REALITY? - WLODZIMIERZ ANIOL, MACIEJ DUSZCZYK, PIOTR W. ZAWA

The book "Social Europe. Illusion or Reality?" is an in-depth analysis of the role of social policy in the European Union. The authors, Włodzimierz Anioł, Maciej Duszczyk, and Piotr W. Zawa, present a comprehensive view of the evolution and importance of the European social space, especially after the entry into force of the Treaty of Lisbon. This publication is not only a collection of facts but also an invitation to reflect on the future of Europe and its obligations to citizens.

• Analysis of EU social policy: An in-depth study of the role and influence of social policy on the functioning of the European Union.
• Impact of the Treaty of Lisbon: A detailed discussion of the changes introduced by the Treaty of Lisbon in the context of social rights.
• Interactions between national policies: Examination of mutual dependencies and interactions between social policies in various European countries.
• The concept of the European social space: Explanation of the idea and development of a pan-European social space.
• Expert authors: A publication by respected experts in the field of social and European policy.
• Relevance of the topic: Analysis of key issues for the current debate on the future of Europe.
• Rich sources: Based on solid sources and scientific research, which guarantees a high level of content.

Activity in the field of social policy is undoubtedly an increasingly important part of the European Union's activities. This was reinforced by the entry into force in December 2009 of the Treaty of Lisbon, which, among other things, gave legal character to the Charter of Fundamental Rights, which contains a fairly broad catalog of social rights. Interactions and interdependencies between national social policies on the Old Continent are also becoming more intense.

This book analyzes how these trends lead to the formation of a specific pan-European "social space," which can be briefly described as Social Europe. The authors ask questions about whether this vision is an illusion or a realistic perspective for the future of the continent. Through the prism of historical and contemporary challenges, they try to answer the question of what conditions must be met for Social Europe to become a reality.

The ASPRA publication is a must-read for everyone interested in social policy, European integration, and the future of the European Union. Thanks to it, the reader gains solid knowledge about the key processes and challenges that shape the European social space.

This edition has 374 pages, a format of 240x176 mm, and is bound in a brochure. It was published in 2011 by ASPRA Publishing House. It is a solid dose of knowledge that allows you to better understand contemporary European realities.