EC Library Guide on European values: Introduction
Introduction: EU websites on European values
- Aims and values | European Union
The EU’s values are laid out in article 2 of the Lisbon Treaty and the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights.
- Lisbon Treaty, Article 2: Values of the European Union | EUR-Lex
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.
- Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union | European Commission, Directorate-General for Communication
Full text of the charter; Application of the Charter; Why do we need the Charter?; When does the Charter apply?
- State of the Union addresses | European Commission, Directorate-General for Communication
In September each year, the President of the European Commission delivers the State of the Union address to the Parliament. The address takes stock of the achievements of the past year and presents the priorities for the year ahead. The President also sets out how the Commission will address the most pressing challenges the European Union faces and ideas for shaping the future of the EU.
- The European Commission’s priorities for 2019-24 | European Commission, Directorate-General for Communication
The European Green Deal; a Europe fit for the digital age; an economy that works for people; a stronger Europe in the world; promoting our European way of life; a new push for European democracy.