Abstract
This article presents the most important aspects of the sustainable development policy and indicates the instruments that have an impact on its shaping. In addition, attention was drawn to the fact that issues related to sustainable development (mainly in the context of spatial planning and investment) and environmental protection are also discussed as leading topics in discussions on the quality of life in Europe. In the conclusions for the future, points were identified that prove to be the most important goals for the current and future development of Europe as a whole, namely: promoting sustainable spatial development; strengthening business location; infrastructure optimization; ensuring social stability in areas such as health, education and social policy; careful use of natural resources (promoting biodiversity and supporting material cycle optimization), i.e. helping to ensure that the natural foundations of life are available to the next generation as much as possible; continuation of advanced energy policy (reduction of CO2 emissions in line with target values); strengthening education (continuing to consolidate the education system, improving the conditions for employing teachers, as well as ensuring the financial stability of educational institutions); ensuring the safety of; effective positioning of regions (cooperation between regions that jointly implement key projects and take greater account of common interests at national level).Â
