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Social union, migration and the European constitution

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  • Hans-Werner Sinn

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In his speech at the 3rd Munich Economic Summit on 18 June 2004 Prof. Hans-Werner Sinn presented his position on the new EU freedom of movement directive. He warned of a danger of an erosion of the welfare state that will arise from freedom of movement and full social inclusion. Freedom of movement, full social inclusion rights and the social welfare state are three goals that cannot coexist; one must be abandoned. He recommended the application of the principle of the selectively delayed integration into the welfare state for employed persons and the home-country principle for those who are not employed. In this way Europe can remain liberal and retain its social welfare system at the same time.

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  • Hans-Werner Sinn, 2004. "Social union, migration and the European constitution," ifo Schnelldienst, ifo Institute - Leibniz Institute for Economic Research at the University of Munich, vol. 57(13), pages 13-16, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:ces:ifosdt:v:57:y:2004:i:13:p:13-16
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    • F22 - International Economics - - International Factor Movements and International Business - - - International Migration
    • H55 - Public Economics - - National Government Expenditures and Related Policies - - - Social Security and Public Pensions

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