Drawing positive lessons from the presence of ‘the social’ outside of EU social policy stricto sensu

Treaty obligations: the EU shall combat social exclusion and discrimination, and promote social justice and protection - EU institutions responses to social challenges outside of the Social Policy Title - Fragmentation of Social Policy: in many ways deeply unsatisfactory, yet useful lessons may be learnt - Social implications of economic integration - Rethinking EU intervention on the protection of individuals owing to a fundamental rights' narrative.