As a labor leader in the l970's, he helped work out a social pact between the government, unions and employers.

Some political analysts consider the idea of a "social pact" a throwback to the corporative system.

With unemployment at 16% and seven out of 10 pensioners living on €700 a month, any social pact is now in shreds.

And as though our social pact had been shattered to pieces.

I would like to end on your European social pact.

I am not surprised that you did not hear the social pact mentioned, because it is an important part of this strategy.

Mr Zapatero, with regard to the social pact in particular, you have our full support.

As far as the social pact is concerned, it sounds very interesting.

Energy is at the heart of the European social pact for prosperity.

Not a very creditable reflection on the famous European social pact.