Union's relations with churches and religious associations, non-confessional organisations (Article 17, TFEU)

Definition

1. The Union respects and does not prejudice the status under national law of churches and religious associations or communities in the Member States.

2. The Union equally respects the status under national law of philosophical and non-confessional organisations.

3. Recognising their identity and their specific contribution, the Union shall maintain an open, transparent and regular dialogue with these churches and organisations.

Related terms:

Parent term:

TITLE II - PROVISIONS HAVING GENERAL APPLICATION (TFEU)

Sibling terms:

Ensuring consistency between the policies and activities of the Union (Article 7, TFEU)
Elimination of inequalities between women and men (Article 8, TFEU)
Requirements for implementation of the policies and activities of the Union (Article 9, TFEU)
Combating of discrimination in the implementation of the Union's policies and activities (Article 10, TFEU)
Environmental protection requirements in the implementation of the Union's policies and activities (Article 10, TFEU)
Consumer protection requirements in the implementation of the Union's policies and activities (Article 12, TFEU)
Regard to the welfare requirements of animals in the implementation of the Union's policies (Article 13, TFEU)
Requirements regarding services of general economic interest of the Union (Article 14, TFEU)
Principle of openness in the work of the Union (Article 15, TFEU)
Right to the protection of personal data (Article 16, TFEU)