This series of glossaries has been developed by the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions. Each volume is devoted to one Member State of the European Union, and provides clear explanations of the various specialist terms and the context in which they are used. Each provides a commentary and a guide to key issues and concepts, as well as an introductory background to the main aspects of the relevant national system. * The countries covered in the series include the UK, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Germany, France, Greece, Ireland, Portugal, Denmark, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Austria and Sweden