‘The best on Earth’: Can weak economic growth undermine Europe’s ‘very sophisticated social system’?

Pascal Lamy discusses Europe's struggle to maintain its social model amid economic challenges. He highlights a disconnect between social commitments and economic growth, which fuels political tensions. Lamy's insights reflect broader dissatisfaction across Europe, as citizens feel promises of growth remain unfulfilled. Recent protests and strikes in various countries underscore this unrest, with issues like rising diesel prices and political scrutiny of far-right groups adding to the complexity. The situation is further complicated by ongoing geopolitical tensions, including the Ukraine conflict and international diplomatic efforts.