It aims to represent social solidarity, individual freedom and human dignity.
They are not looking for the general welfare of the society, and there is less social solidarity between people.
It is also influenced by the 19th and 20th century struggles for social solidarity in Europe.
Durkheim was especially concerned to try to measure changes in the basis of social solidarity.
In more complex societies there are various theories as to what contributes to a sense of social solidarity.
Another question: how much social and economic solidarity are we prepared to show one another?
It has acquired new foundations for national cohesion and social solidarity.
It is a budget that must pay for the social solidarity Europe wants.
EU measures in this area should be an expression of social solidarity.
The Commission's proposal rules out this kind of social and economic solidarity, which is a mistake.