Facts Title I - Dignity Title II - Freedoms Title III - Equality Title IV - Solidarity Title V - Citizens’ Rights Title VI - Justice Title VII - General Provisions Prohibition of abuse
The Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union
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Facts
Facts Title I - Dignity Title II - Freedoms Title III - Equality Title IV - Solidarity Title V - Citizens’ Rights Title VI - Justice Title VII - General Provisions Prohibition of abuse
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Signed by the Presidents of the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on 7 December 2000 in Nice
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Whole range of civil, political, economic and social rights of European citizens
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These rights are divided into six sections: 1. Dignity 2. Freedoms 3. Equality 4. Solidarity 5. Citizens‘ Rights 6. Justice
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Facts Title I - Dignity Title II - Freedoms Title III - Equality Title IV - Solidarity Title V - Citizens’ Rights Title VI - Justice Title VII - General Provisions Prohibition of abuse
Based on the fundamental rights and freedoms recognized by:
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the European Convention on Human Rights
2. the constitutional traditions of the EU Member States
3. The Council of Europe`s Social Charter
4. The Community Charter of Fundamental Social Rights of Workers
5. Other international conventions
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Facts Title I - Dignity Title II - Freedoms Title III - Equality Title IV - Solidarity Title V - Citizens’ Rights Title VI - Justice Title VII - General Provisions Prohibition of abuse
Title I
Dignity
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Article 1 – Human Dignity
Facts Title I - Dignity Title II - Freedoms Title