Abstract

The term «social dimension» introduced into the scholar language a few years ago has embraced all the social problems as well as the theory and practice of social planning. Following the economic integration, the European Community has started social integration. To develop successfully any society needs a model which it chooses into line with its requirements, traditions, values and norms. Europe has been create model called «European social model». The so-called «social core», special treatment of people, defense of his political, democratic and social rights is its characteristic feature. The principles laid down in the ESM are following: social solidarity and cohesion, social justice, the creation of competitive economy based on knowledge, careful treatment of the environment. This experience has been achieved in the course of the development of European integration process. The EU has been able to evaluate its advantages and to come across inevitable difficulties. As the integration expands and deepens, new opportunities for Europe appear, various aspects of its further evolution open. The successes of the economic integration quite rightly make it possible to raise the question about political integration. The social integration not only joins the general process but becomes the priority of the 21st century capable of becoming a connecting link of all aspects of the European integration, moreover, of influencing their efficiency and progressive development of the European community.