Contents
| Preface | 4 |
| Summary | 6 |
| Introduction: From Problem Child to Poster Boy | 8 |
| The German Reform Process: Learning From Role Models | 9 |
| An “Activating” Welfare State: A Carrot and Stick Approach | 11 |
| Making the Labour Market More Flexible | 12 |
| Temporary employment | 12 |
| Part-time Work and Mini Jobs | 13 |
| Self-employment | 14 |
| Fixed-Term Contracts and Protection Against Dismissal | 14 |
| Modern Collective Bargaining Policies and Internal Flexibility | 14 |
| The German Model: New Strengths, New Challenges | 16 |
| A Lower Employment Threshold | 16 |
| Wider Range of Employment Contracts and a Broader Remuneration Structure | 16 |
| Competitiveness Through Job Flexibility and Wage Restraint | 18 |
| Germany as a Role Model for Crisis Management? | 19 |
| The Use of Flexitime | 19 |
| Short-time Working | 20 |
| A New Challenge for Labour Market Policy: A Shortage of Skilled Staff | 21 |
| Getting Young People into Work | 21 |
| Women in the Labour Market | 22 |
| Working Longer in Good Health | 22 |
| Employment Opportunities for the Low-Skilled and the Long-term Unemployed | 23 |
| Conclusion | 25 |
| Bibliography | 26 |
| Author | 27 |
