It's got a long way to go but healthcare and insurance is really cheap. I pay 14 euro's a month and basically cover everything I need, from routine checks to hospital visits.

Unions are massive with around 50-60% of all working people as a member of a union, and they are not afraid to take action.

Unemployment care is pretty good and you won't financially wreck yourself.

You pay insane taxes on your wages but it helps to build a decent safety/health net for everyone. Taxes for rich people and big companies can be better though.

People are born mad at the system it seems, so setting up action is easy.

Public transport is not perfect but pretty cheap. I can travel everywhere for 6 euro's.

It's got a long way to go and there's a lot of things that need to be fixed but it has a very solid base for socialists to build upon. Which our party is now noticing with increased popularity. It is a country where, normally, everyone has a decent chance of living, but you won't be rich. Comfortable and safe, but there's not that much room to grow if you don't already have the money. But there is also a lot of help if you need to prevent getting into poverty. But with the crisis now, things need to change for sure.