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Uplatňují se technokraté, scházejí státníci
The rise of technocrats at the expense of statesmen

Author(s): Martin Potůček
Subject(s): Labor relations, Economic policy, Economic development, EU-Accession / EU-DEvelopment, Public Finances
Published by: Výzkumný ústav práce a sociálních věcí
Keywords: Rise of technocrats; statesmen; commentary;

Summary/Abstract: The commentary characterises the potential impacts of the application of the candidacy programme of the new President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, on the social policy of EU Member States. The commentary notes both the declaratory nature of the programme and the fact that the social policy terms of reference are neither clear nor do they have enforceable objectives. We can, therefore, expect the European Commission to continue to prioritise economic development and the subsequent further alienation of EU citizens from this organisation.

  • Issue Year: 2019
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 20-21
  • Page Count: 2
  • Language: Czech