It is a means to optimise the possibilities of achieving: sustainable growth, good jobs, economic and social upward convergence; stability and prosperity for all Member States by operating together; economic responsibility which goes hand in hand with solidarity; and risk-reduction which goes hand in hand with risk-sharing.
Duurzame groei, fatsoenlijke banen, economische en sociale opwaartse convergentie, stabiliteit en welvaart in alle lidstaten door middel van samenwerking, economische verantwoordelijkheid in combinatie met solidariteit, en risicobeperking in combinatie met risicodeling.