The four worlds of ‘welfare reality’ – social risks and outcomes in Europe by Ferragina, E, Seeleib-Kaiser, M, Spreckelsen, T

“…As the main exception, we identify Germany, which can no longer be characterised as the proto-typical conservative welfare state. …”

French foreign policy towards Poland (1989-1993) by Dangelmayer, AM

“…References to other EC member states, especially Germany, are intended to substantiate the argument but not to open up a comparative debate. …”