The key values on which the Union is founded are enshrined in Article 2 of the Treaty of European Union. They are
●respect for human dignity,
●freedom,
●democracy,
●equality,
●the rule of law, and
●respect for human rights, including the rights of persons belonging to minorities.
Respecting people’s rights one of the EU’s basic obligations. These rights must be respected by the EU when applying policies and programmes, by the EU institutions and by each of the Member States.
What are EU values?
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