The primary purpose of the single market in Europe is to ensure business growth and expansion even within its area. As a single market, it is important that traders and customers are able to have their needs and demands met completely. However, despite having begun a long time ago, the European single market is yet to be a complete one by serving its own area. Instead of having a complete single market, the same does not support free business practices and the trading of goods, which is fundamental. Hence, people in Europe have the opportunity at hand but cannot make use of it or take full advantage of the same and grow in business. For this reason, many say that this opportunity has been lingering on for a while but this single market is yet to be complete to facilitate mature business practices (Staab 2011, p. 17).
Despite having shortcomings that may deter its functioning, the single market has achieved a remarkable expansion rate, which is a good sign that it can support business growth. The single market has short history for developing both the commercial and industrial expansion. These have thus included the buying and selling of domestic products from within the local market. Through this aspect, the single market has presented a prospective chance for both the local and international communities of developing consistency in trading and business. Hence, the single market is equipped above average to support its own business agenda and even generate more business with time (Staab 2011, p.112).
With the presentation of different business forums and ideas to perpetuate business in Europe, the single market has managed to improve relations with other business giant’s thus enhancing lasting relations and maintaining stability. In the same measure, the single market has introduced regulations, which have lowered costs remarkably such as the use of mobile phones. Hence, changes in the Eurotarrif have come up with the best-limited costs, which support business operation within the market.
In its current form, European Union Social Policy is not capable of successfully preserving the European Social Model. Critically discuss the validity of this statement.
A significant problem has been noted in the European society since 1930s is unemployment. This problem amongst others has caused a remarkable destruction of the social arrangement thus calling for immediate development and implementation of the new strategies to solve social problems. The development of the European Union Social Policy was meant to counter the challenge brought about by social problems. However, the main question has been can the EU social policy fit in the European social model.
While studying the effect of the European Union Social Policy on the current social model, it is important to understand that the society is continually evolving with a significant increase in demands by the people. With the needs such as employment, health, and poverty having an applicable policy is fundamental in improving the living state of the European inhabitants. However, the same social policy is being challenged remarkably by the international society.
Challenges that arise, which may deter the current European Union Social Policy from meeting the European social model relate closely with the competition at the global platform. While the policy reflects on various segments that are critical to the people, the same does not meet the standard of growth in the current society. As a result, it will become difficult to solve the problems affecting this society and at the same time move concurrently with the rest of the world. Likewise, globalization has contributed to this failure. However, changes have been proposed to improve on the same. On the other hand, it is important to point out the poor response of the people towards this policy. This is due to the reflection of the policy on the people as it relates to the current social model (Social policy, 2011).
Reference
Social Europe, 27/07/11, Social Europe, CIVITAS EU Facts, retrieved from http://www.civitas.org.uk/eufacts/OS/OS10.htm
Staab, A 2011, The European Union Explained, Second Edition: Institutions, Actors, Global Impact, Indiana University Press, New York.
