> and the first elected socialist government in France. So that's the missing piece I was looking for. I think you'll find something similar in Italy. The big

> and the first elected socialist government in France. So that's the missing piece I was looking for. I think you'll find something similar in Italy. The big difference in the US is that Americans have never elected a truly labor friendly government. These laws in the EU are not just the result of strong unions. You need government to be on board too and that requires the voters.