The article describes some important aspects of the scientific and normative
benchmarks of the welfare state. The opportunity of approaching this topic is determined not only
by the absence of the concept of the social state as a legal category in the legal literature of the
Republic of Moldova, but also by the need for normative enshrinement of favorable conditions
for the full development of citizens’ personality, rights, and equal opportunities. In this context,
it is noted that the imperative of the social state consists of goals and objectives that ensure, in
fact, the welfare of people, peace and social equity, as well as guarantee the protection of human
rights and freedoms and citizens. The social state can only be considered to be a state which ensures
a robust social policy geared to securing the rights, freedoms, and interests of individuals.
In recognition of the fact that in the Republic of Moldova, the formation of the social state is at
an initial stage, it is proposed to develop a Concept of the Social State.
