THE VERSATILITY OF THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: A CONTINUING CHALLENGE

Sustainable development remains a topic of global concern. No matter the field - economic, social or environment - the sustainable development concept and issues represent the core of the European Commission preoccupations. Romanian Government is always concerned about the best way to implement the European policy so that market and society on one hand and all individuals on the other hand benefit of extra funds for build a more sustainable economy, a better society. In this paper it will be highlighted progress recorded by each activity sector compared to the absorption degree of the funds as well as the main factors that can lead to imbalances maintenance during the next programming period (2014-2020). Due to socio-economic context that has affected the entire Europe during the 2010-2012 periods, Romania has not been the only Member State failing to fulfil its entire assumed targets. The causes are multiple and systemically complex. Therefore the EU considered necessary and appropriate to initiate immediate and corrective measures, adapted to the individual needs of each Member State. The Europe 2020 strategy is the framework document governing priorities and corrective actions per activity sectors for the next 10 years.