They aren't, but in late 19th and early 20th century Europe, Conservative politicians adopted and co-opted the welfare model because of risks of insurrection.

They aren't, but in late 19th and early 20th century Europe, Conservative politicians adopted and co-opted the welfare model because of risks of insurrection. Furthermore, the Catholic Church and Christian parties in Europe always supported a welfare driven model that was also hesitant about capitalism. "Right" in Europe has historically included "business/capital oriented", "traditionalist", and "nationalist" parties/factions that historically didn't see eye-to-eye with each other.