It also lays down that the Union must promote economic, social and territorial cohesion, as well as solidarity among the Member States; that the Union recognises and formally promotes the role of both sides of industry at European level and facilitates their dialogue while fully respecting their autonomy; and that the Union’s commercial policy must not hinder the organisation of social, educational and health services.
Det fastlægges desuden i traktaten, at EU skal fremme økonomisk, social og territorial samhørighed og solidaritet mellem medlemsstaterne, at EU udtrykkeligt anerkender og fremmer arbejdsmarkedsparternes rolle på EU-plan og letter dialogen mellem dem med fuld respekt for deres uafhængighed, og at handelspolitikken ikke må hindre tilrettelæggelsen af sociale tjenester, uddannelse og sundhed.