Theoretical and methodological basics of state policy in the european integration sphere ; Теоретико-методологічні основи державної політики у сфері європейської інтеграції
Problem setting. The aim of the Sustainable Development Strategy "Ukraine 2020" is to introduce European standards of living in Ukraine and Ukraine's leading position in the world.Therefore, the state policy of Ukraine in modern conditions is intended to ensure further reform of all spheres of public life in the context of ensuring the appropriate level of socio-economic development of the country and high European standards of living. This testifies to the unconditional relevance of the study of the issues of determining the theoretical and methodological foundations of state policy in the sphere of European integration.Recent research and publications analysis. The research of theoretical and methodological foundations of state policy in the sphere of European integration has been done by such scientists as: I. Artyomov, V. Bakumenko, V. Bondarenko, O. Vashchuk, D. Viter, L. Zagainova, O. Kazakevich, A. Krivonogova, O. Rudenko and other.Highlighting previously unsettled parts of the general problem. However, many questions regarding the definition and content of state policy in the sphere of European integration in the face of the current challenges remain poorly understood.Paper main body. For Ukraine, as an integral part of Europe, the need to formulate and implement a relevant state policy for European integration has long been a necessary prerequisite for further socio-economic development of the country and the construction of a welfare state in the medium term.In the context of the study of theoretical and methodological foundations of state policy in the sphere of European integration, we will consider different scientific views and methodological approaches to defining its main categories and definitions regarding their essence and content.The European Union, which was introduced in 1993 under the Maastricht Treaty, is a consolidated multinational entity (not a legal entity), an intergovernmental association of European countries through the creation of a common market, economic and monetary union, and through the implementation of a common policy and activities aimed at ensuring the continued economic growth, social development and cohesion of the participating countries. Member States of the European Union have set up joint institutions to which they have delegated part of their national powers so that decisions in certain areas of common interest can be made democratically at the pan-European level.The concept of "multi-level governance" of European integration is appropriate, in addition to supranational, national and regional, to complement the local level of interaction.State policy in the sphere of European integration is the legislative activity of state bodies and local self-government bodies through a set of mechanisms and instruments for its formation and implementation regarding the adaptation and implementation of national laws, regulations, rules and procedures to EU standards (their Europeanization) covering different spheres of public life with a view to competitive sustainable development of the country and raising the standard of living of the population to European standards.State policies in the sphere of European integration must also comply with the principles of: coherence and orderliness; predictability and effectiveness, economic feasibility, social and environmental responsibility, which will improve its efficiency and effectiveness.The subjects of state policy in the sphere of European integration, in addition to the subjects of implementation (legislative, executive and judicial bodies of state power, local self-government bodies), should also include the actors of influence (political parties, public-political associations, mass media). information, public, individuals).The objects of state policy in the sphere of European integration, it is expedient to consider all spheres of social activity (economic, social, humanitarian, environmental, cultural, sports, etc.), with which the processes of European integration are related.Conclusions of the research and prospects for further studies. Thus, on the basis of the conducted researches it can be concluded that only if the state goals and principles of state policy in the sphere of European integration are provided at the state level, additional opportunities will be opened to meet the needs of society for the realization of the European vector of the country's development. In addition, under the current conditions, the formation and implementation of state policy in the sphere of European integration is the basis of sustainable socio-economic development of the country, the guarantee of state sovereignty, the issue of ensuring high standards of living for the population of Ukraine. ; Охарактеризовано теоретичні питання, що стосуються основних понять державної політики у сфері європейської інтеграції. Висвітлено методологічні підходи щодо визначення сутності та змісту державної політики у сфері європейської інтеграції. Досліджено подальший розвиток визначення сутності та змісту державної політики у сфері європейської інтеграції.