Pascal Martin
A journalist at Le Soir since 1988, Pascal Martin writes about Belgian society and international politics.
Updated: 6 July 2009
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By Pascal Martin
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Welfare state: Scandinavia's lovely and unaffordable model
6 July 2009421 Le Soir Brussels
European member states are seeking solutions to soften the impact of the prolonged economic crisis. Sweden, whose much-admired social model is the envy of many countries, has the return to prosperity a priority for its presidency of the Union. But Le Soir reports that Sweden's example may not be easy to follow.