Author(s)

Arántzazu Vicente-Palacio

Labour Law and Social Security Department, Universitat Jaume I, Castellón, Spain.

This paper outlines the latest reforms introduced into the Social Security System’s protective actions in order to deduce whether such intense changes allow us to conclude that a Social Security crisis exists. This concept is understood from the perspective of the Social Security being capable, or not, of undertaking its historical mission. This work takes into account the legislative reforms made to Social Security, along with the changes that are taking place, in the form of providing services in the new post-capitalist society.

Pensions, Pensions Revaluation, Sustainability Factor, Unemployment, Defined Contribution, Integration of Gaps, Minimum Supplements, Precarious Work

Vicente-Palacio, A. (2015) Crisis and Social Security in Spain. Beijing Law Review, 6, 272-284. doi: 10.4236/blr.2015.64024.