There are no socialist countries in Europe.

What does labour regulation have to to do with socialism?

I'm being hyperbolic, using the American bastardisation of the word 'socialism'.

I'd put myself on the Europe-side of employment law/regulation ideals.

It's probably helpful to point out neither is in any way close to being a hellscape, and the people in both places have done a wonderful job building up a civilization that suits them.

Europe is much more of a middle ground than the opposite end of the spectrum.

> 'unable to be fired for months socialist hellscape' Europe

A small handful of countries in Europe*

Generally I've always found the underlying principle behind the Australian system[0] to be a reasonable middle ground.

Those making less than a certain amount can only be terminated:

a) immediately for cause (theft/fraud/etc)

b) with notice for poor performance

c) with notice and a legislated payout for redundancy where the job is no longer required.

Those earning above a certain amount need to negotiate any/all of these into their contract.

Admittedly it does occasionally result in employees being reinstated whose sacking was (IMO) completely justified. I don't like those specific instances, but I figure it's the price you have to pay for a system that is tilted slightly in favour of employees.

[0] The actual laws are rubbish though, they're intentionally obtuse/vague owing to industrial relations being a political minefield and no government wanting to touch it for fear of voter pushback.