European tripartism: chimera or reality? The 'new phase' of the European social dialogue in the light of tripartite theory and practice

Thomas James Prosser and Emmanuelle Perin

Business History, 2015, vol. 57, issue 3, 376-397

Abstract: The article examines the 'new phase' of the European social dialogue, and its credentials as a system of European tripartism. It is argued that tripartism is notable for four key characteristics, and the presence of these characteristics in a transnational interest representation regime is assessed. Though the 'new phase' of the social dialogue is found to engage with innovative topics, it also emerges as being marked by peripheral output and piecemeal implementation outcomes. The article's conclusion is thus sceptical, and notes difficulties associated with transnational tripartism and the increasing dilution of the European social dialogue.

Date: 2015
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DOI: 10.1080/00076791.2014.983481

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