List of illustrations . . xii
Acknowledgements . . xiii
List of abbreviations . . xv

Introduction . . 1
1 Why and how to study European solidarity? . . 7
2 Analytical categories in conceptualizing solidaristic behaviour . . 30
3 Presentation of cases . . 50
4 The vertical dimension of Europeanization of the trade union movement . . 80
5 Interaction and action as transformational mechanisms . . 106
6 Framing solidarity: interests, identification and reciprocity . . 133
7 Situational mechanisms: market integration and trade unions . . 163
Conclusion . . 180

Appendix - list of interviewees . . 190
Notes . . 192
Bibliography . . 201
Index . . 217