Spain's post-war democratic consensus faces new assault, raising concerns for labor stability and regulatory environment
Executive summary: On the 50th anniversary of the Barcelona Assembly of CC OO, an offensive was launched against the constituent consensuses of post‑World War II democracies. Such an offensive threatens the political and social foundations that have supported business confidence and regulatory stability in Europe.
Who is involved: CC OO union, unspecified actors driving the offensive, and the democratic institutions of post‑war Europe.
Likely next: Increased political debate, possible policy shifts, and reactions from business sectors and regulators.
The article marks the 50th anniversary of the Barcelona Assembly of CC OO and warns of an offensive against the constituent consensuses that have shaped European democracies since World War II. It frames this as a challenge to the social and political agreements that have underpinned stable business environments and predictable regulation. While the piece is an opinion column, it highlights a growing tension between organized labor and political forces that could influence future policy directions.
Timeline
- — Jean Pisani-Ferry : « Nous nous étions tellement habitués à notre dépendance que nous avions fini par y voir l’ordre naturel des choses » (Le Monde — Économie)
- — A hombros de gigantes (El País — Economía)
- — El plan de ajuste de Volkswagen amenaza el futuro de las fábricas españolas (El País — Economía)
- — Atelco entra en concurso tras perder el contrato de Telefónica y deja impagos a 800 empleados (El País — Economía)
Sources
- A hombros de gigantes — El País — Economía
- El plan de ajuste de Volkswagen amenaza el futuro de las fábricas españolas — El País — Economía
- Atelco entra en concurso tras perder el contrato de Telefónica y deja impagos a 800 empleados — El País — Economía
- Jean Pisani-Ferry : « Nous nous étions tellement habitués à notre dépendance que nous avions fini par y voir l’ordre naturel des choses » — Le Monde — Économie
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