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*Freedom

*Freedom

[[Freedom of movement]] gives [[citizen]]s the [[right]] to move and reside freely within the Union. [[Individual freedom]]s such as [[respect]] for private life, [[freedom of thought]], [[religion]], [[assembly]], expression and information are protected by the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights.

Freedom of movement gives [[citizen]]s the [[right]] to move and reside freely within the Union. [[Individual freedom]]s such as [[respect]] for private life, freedom of thought, [[religion]], assembly, expression and information are protected by the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights.

*Democracy

*Democracy

*Equality

*Equality

[[Equality]] is about [[equal rights]] for all citizens before the [[law]]. The [[principle]] of equality between [[women]] and [[men]] underpins all European [[policies]] and is the basis for European [[integration]]. It applies in all areas. The principle of equal pay for equal work became part of the [[Treaty of Rome]] in 1957.

[[Equality]] is about [[equal rights]] for all citizens before the [[law]]. The [[principle]] of equality between [[women]] and [[men]] underpins all European [[policies]] and is the basis for European [[integration]]. It applies in all areas. The principle of equal pay for equal work became part of the Treaty of Rome in 1957.

*Rule of law

*Rule of law

The EU is based on the [[rule of law]]. Everything the EU does is founded on [[treaties]], voluntarily and democratically agreed by its EU countries. Law and [[justice]] are upheld by an [[independent judiciary]]. The EU countries gave final [[jurisdiction]] to the [[European Court of Justice]] - its judgments have to be respected by all.

The EU is based on the [[rule of law]]. Everything the EU does is founded on [[treaties]], voluntarily and democratically agreed by its EU countries. Law and [[justice]] are upheld by an independent judiciary. The EU countries gave final [[jurisdiction]] to the European Court of Justice - its judgments have to be respected by all.

(Human rights

(Human rights

[[Human rights]] are protected by the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights. These cover the right to be [[free]] from [[discrimination]] on the basis of [[sex]], [[racial]] or [[ethnic]] origin, religion or belief, [[disability]], [[age]] or [[sexual orientation]], the right to the protection of your personal data, and the right to get access to justice.

[[Human rights]] are protected by the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights. These cover the right to be [[free]] from [[discrimination]] on the basis of [[sex]], [[racial]] or [[ethnic]] origin, religion or belief, [[disability]], age or [[sexual orientation]], the right to the protection of your personal data, and the right to get access to justice.

The EU’s values are laid out in article 2 of the [[Lisbon Treaty]] and the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights.

The EU’s values are laid out in article 2 of the Lisbon Treaty and the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights.

[[Category:European Union]]

[[Category:European Union]]