Abstract
Since its establishment 1945, the French social protection system lies on a philosophical social approach that address historical, cultural and political issues. This is what makes it unique compared to other nationwide systems in an extremely complex international landscape. The French law in social protection today is imbued with a wide range of imperatives. It is measured against contradictory objectives and issues, with respect to economical and European impediments, that are frequently opposite to its core values. However, how do European Union lawmakers, current economic regulators and the emerging values of the peoples influence the law within the French social protection system? Based on the known principles, theories and opinions, are these systems (or currents) genuinely conflicting with one another? By challenging and responding to the questions above, this thesis aims to demonstrate that a shift in paradigm entails to redefine not only the scope, but more importantly the values of the French social protection system.