The Western European social support mechanisms are solidly in place, and have grown in some countries, and the influence of unions and restrictive labor laws may be waning, partly due to the power of multinationals to quickly shift production east to lower-wage locations.

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Western European countries generally have strong social support mechanisms, and while these have grown in some areas, the influence of unions and restrictive labor laws has indeed been challenged by globalization and the ability of multinational corporations to relocate production to lower-wage countries in Eastern Europe and beyond, seeking cost reductions.

The Western European Social Support Mechanisms Are Solidly in Place