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The evolution of the human society and implicitly of the economy has recorded significant changes, marked by the necessity of adaption to the exigencies imposed by globalization, in this context the sustainable development representing an essential factor in harmonizing the interests and the internalization of the benefits. As there is also mentioned in the specialized literature (Ciupagea et al., 2006), the sustainable development is a model that views the balance between the economic increase, life quality and long and medium term- environment preservation, without the increase of natural resources consumption beyond the supportability of Earth (Ciupagea et al., 2006).
Almost three decades have already passed since the foundation of the sustainable development under the leadership of the United Nations Organization (UN) was laid within “Earth Summit” at Rio de Janeiro in 1992. The UN Agenda for sustainable development emphasizes the economic, social and environmental gaps. There are considered values such as social justice, democratic governing, and social market economy and environment protection. In order to build a sustainable European Union, there are necessary: a solid political determination, based on resilience and competitivity, efficiency regarding the low carbon dioxide emissions, as well as growth based on social inclusion. All these issues would be a lot more easily achievable if all the disinformation sources would be fought against and if the citizens' trust in the state institutions were regained.
An important step would be the analysis of the gaps of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) of 2030 Agenda, as only by having a global image of the route to be followed, there could be settled the domains where EU should primarily act. According to (Barbier et al., 2020) and Le Blanc, (2015) the SDG take into consideration the difficulties generated as a result of the economies and societies change. A more economically sustainable development model, that would be in favor of social inclusion and could ensure a more equitable division for an increasing world population, should be approached. In a revised version, the eight Millennium Development Objectives are extended and competed to 17 Sustainable Development Goals as in UN, (2021) and Le Blanc, 2015):
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No poverty dedicated to poverty eradication.
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“Zero” famine, designed to prevent and eradicate famine and ensuring the food security, and sustainable agriculture.
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Health and well-being centered on ensuring a good healthy life and promoting well-being of the population.
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Quality education which is a great guarantee in promoting lifelong learning opportunities for everyone and sustainable standards of education.
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Gender quality assumes the gender equality and empowerment of all women and girls.
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Clean water and sanitation which are determinant elements in providing a good live.
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Clean energy at accessible prices.
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Decent work and economic security.
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Reduced inequalities will provide sustainable development of cities and human settlements.
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Responsible consumption and production which is capable to ensure the most sustainable consumption and production patterns.
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Climatic action - taking some urgent measures of fighting against climatic changes and their impact.
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Aquatic life center on providing sustainable preservation and use of oceans.
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Terrestrial life dedicated to protecting, restoring and promoting sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems.
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Peace, justice and efficient institutions.
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Partnerships for reaching objectives.