Contents
PART-I
TITLE-I: DEFINITION AND OBJECTIVES OF THE UNION
ARTICLE-I-4: Fundamental freedoms and non-discrimination
ARTICLE-I-5: Relations between the Union and the Member States
TITLE-II: FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS AND CITIZENSHIP OF THE UNION
TITLE-III: UNION COMPETENCES
ARTICLE-I-15: The coordination of economic and employment policies
ARTICLE-I-17: Areas of supporting, coordinating or complementary action
TITLE-IV: THE UNION'S INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES
CHAPTER-I: THE INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK
ARTICLE-I-25: Definition of qualified majority within the European Council and the Council
CHAPTER-II: THE OTHER UNION INSTITUTIONS AND ADVISORY BODIES
TITLE-V: EXERCISE OF UNION COMPETENCE
CHAPTER-I: COMMON PROVISIONS
CHAPTER-II: SPECIFIC PROVISIONS
ARTICLE-I-40: Specific provisions relating to the common foreign and security policy
ARTICLE-I-41: Specific provisions relating to the common security and defence policy
ARTICLE-I-42: Specific provisions relating to the area of freedom, security and justice
CHAPTER-III: ENHANCED COOPERATION
TITLE-VI: THE DEMOCRATIC LIFE OF THE UNION
ARTICLE-I-48: The social partners and autonomous social dialogue
ARTICLE-I-50: Transparency of the proceedings of Union institutions, bodies, off ices and agencies
ARTICLE-I-52: Status of churches and non-confessional organisations
TITLE-VII: THE UNION'S FINANCES
TITLE-VIII: THE UNION AND ITS NEIGHBOURS
TITLE-IX: UNION MEMBERSHIP
ARTICLE-I-58: Conditions of eligibility and procedure for accession to the Union
ARTICLE-I-59: Suspension of certain rights resulting from Union membership
PART-II: THE CHARTER OF FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS OF THE UNION
TITLE-I: DIGNITY
ARTICLE-II-64: Prohibition of torture and inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment
TITLE-II: FREEDOMS
ARTICLE-II-75: Freedom to choose an occupation and right to engage in work
ARTICLE-II-79: Protection in the event of removal, expulsion or extradition
TITLE-III: EQUALITY
TITLE-IV: SOLIDARITY
ARTICLE-II-87: Workers' right to information and consultation within the undertaking
ARTICLE-II-92: Prohibition of child labour and protection of young people at work
TITLE-V: CITIZENS' RIGHTS
ARTICLE-II-99: Right to vote and to stand as a candidate at elections to the European Parliament
ARTICLE-II-100: Right to vote and to stand as a candidate at municipal elections
TITLE-VI: JUSTICE
ARTICLE-II-109: Principles of legality and proportionality of criminal offences and penalties
ARTICLE-II-110: Right not to be tried or punished twice in criminal proceedings for the same criminal offence
TITLE-VII: GENERAL PROVISIONS GOVERNING THE INTERPRETATION AND APPLICATION OF THE CHARTER
PART-III: THE POLICIES AND FUNCTIONING OF THE UNION
TITLE-I: PROVISIONS OF GENERAL APPLICATION
TITLE-II: NON-DISCRIMINATION AND CITIZENSHIP
TITLE-III: INTERNAL POLICIES AND ACTION
CHAPTER-I: INTERNAL MARKET
SECTION-1: ESTABLISHMENT AND FUNCTIONING OF THE INTERNAL MARKET
SECTION-2: FREE MOVEMENT OF PERSONS AND SERVICES
SUBSECTION-1: Workers
SUBSECTION-2: Freedom of establishment
SUBSECTION-3: Freedom to provide services
SECTION-3: FREE MOVEMENT OF GOODS
SUBSECTION-1: Customs union
SUBSECTION-2: Customs cooperation
SUBSECTION-3: Prohibition of quantitative restrictions
SECTION-4: CAPITAL AND PAYMENTS
SECTION-5: RULES ON COMPETITION
SUBSECTION-1: Rules applying to undertakings
SUBSECTION-2: Aid granted by Member States
SECTION-6: FISCAL PROVISIONS
SECTION-7: COMMON PROVISIONS
CHAPTER-II: ECONOMIC AND MONETARY POLICY
SECTION-1: ECONOMIC POLICY
SECTION-2: MONETARY POLICY
SECTION-3: INSTITUTIONAL PROVISIONS
SECTION-4: PROVISIONS SPECIFIC TO MEMBER STATES WHOSE CURRENCY IS THE EURO
SECTION-5: TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS
CHAPTER-III: POLICIES IN OTHER AREAS
SECTION-1: EMPLOYMENT
SECTION-2: SOCIAL POLICY
SECTION-3: ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND TERRITORIAL COHESION
SECTION-4: AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES
SECTION-5: ENVIRONMENT
SECTION-6: CONSUMER PROTECTION
SECTION-7: TRANSPORT
SECTION-8: TRANS-EUROPEAN NETWORKS
SECTION-9: RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT AND SPACE
SECTION-10: ENERGY
CHAPTER-IV: AREA OF FREEDOM, SECURITY AND JUSTICE
SECTION-1: GENERAL PROVISIONS
SECTION-2: POLICIES ON BORDER CHECKS, ASYLUM AND IMMIGRATION
SECTION-3: JUDICIAL COOPERATION IN CIVIL MATTERS
SECTION-4: JUDICIAL COOPERATION IN CRIMINAL MATTERS
SECTION-5: POLICE COOPERATION
CHAPTER-V: AREAS WHERE THE UNION MAY TAKE COORDINATING, COMPLEMENTARY OR SUPPORTING ACTION
SECTION-1: PUBLIC HEALTH
SECTION-2: INDUSTRY
SECTION-3: CULTURE
SECTION-4: TOURISM
SECTION-5: EDUCATION, YOUTH, SPORT AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING
SECTION-6: CIVIL PROTECTION
SECTION-7: ADMINISTRATIVE COOPERATION
TITLE-IV: ASSOCIATION OF THE OVERSEAS COUNTRIES AND TERRITORIES
TITLE-V: THE UNION'S EXTERNAL ACTION
CHAPTER-I: PROVISIONS HAVING GENERAL APPLICATION
CHAPTER-II: COMMON FOREIGN AND SECURITY POLICY
SECTION-1: COMMON PROVISIONS
SECTION-2: THE COMMON SECURITY AND DEFENCE POLICY
SECTION-3: FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
CHAPTER-III: COMMON COMMERCIAL POLICY
CHAPTER-IV: COOPERATION WITH THIRD COUNTRIES AND HUMANITARIAN AID
SECTION-1: DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION
SECTION-2: ECONOMIC, FINANCIAL AND TECHNICAL COOPERATION WITH THIRD COUNTRIES
SECTION-3: HUMANITARIAN AID
CHAPTER-V: RESTRICTIVE MEASURES
CHAPTER-VI: INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS
CHAPTER-VII: THE UNION'S RELATIONS WITH INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS AND THIRD COUNTRIES AND UNION DELEGATIONS
CHAPTER-VIII: IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SOLIDARITY CLAUSE
TITLE-VI: THE FUNCTIONING OF THE UNION
CHAPTER-I: PROVISIONS GOVERNING THE INSTITUTIONS
SECTION-1: THE INSTITUTIONS
SUBSECTION-1: The European Parliament
SUBSECTION-2: The European Council
SUBSECTION-3: The Council of Ministers
SUBSECTION-4: The European Commission
SUBSECTION-5: The Court of Justice of the European Union
SUBSECTION-6: The European Central Bank
SUBSECTION-7: The Court of Auditors
SECTION-2: THE UNION'S ADVISORY BODIES
SUBSECTION-1: The Committee of the Regions
SUBSECTION-2: The Economic and Social Committee
SECTION-3: THE EUROPEAN INVESTMENT BANK
SECTION-4: PROVISIONS COMMON TO UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES
CHAPTER-II: FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
SECTION-1: THE MULTIANNUAL FINANCIAL FRAMEWORK
SECTION-2: THE UNION'S ANNUAL BUDGET
SECTION-3: IMPLEMENTATION OF THE BUDGET AND DISCHARGE
SECTION-4: COMMON PROVISIONS
SECTION-5: COMBATING FRAUD
CHAPTER-III: COMBATING ENHANCED COOPERATION
TITLE-VII: COMMON PROVISIONS
PART-IV: GENERAL AND FINAL PROVISIONS
ARTICLE-IV-439: Transitional provisions relating to certain institutions
ARTICLE-IV-445: Simplified revision procedure concerning internal Union policies and action