Values of the European Union ( Article 2, TEU)

Definition

The Union is founded on the values of respect for human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, the rule of law and respect for human rights, including the rights of persons belonging to minorities.

These values are common to the Member States in a society in which pluralism, non-discrimination, tolerance, justice, solidarity and equality between women and men prevail.

Related terms:

Parent term:

TITLE I - COMMON PROVISIONS (TREATY ON EUROPEAN UNION - TEU)

Children terms:

Attributes of the European Union as a community (Article 2, TEU)

Sibling terms:

Core provisions (Article 1, TEU)
The aim and the work of the European Union (Article 3, TEU)
Relationship of the European Union with the Member States (Article 4, TEU)
Competences of the European Union (Article 5, TEU)
Recognition of fundamental rights and freedoms (Article 6, TEU)
Measures taken upon breach by a Member State of the values of the European Union (Article 7, TEU)
Relationship of the European Union with neighbouring countries (Article 8, TEU)