The objectives of the Union shall be achieved as provided in this Treaty and in accordance with the conditions and the timetable setout therein while respecting the principle of subsidiarity as definedin Article 5 of the Treaty establishing the European Community.
Déanfar cuspóirí an Aontais a ghnóthú mar a fhoráiltear sa Chonradh seo agus i gcomhréir leis na coinníollacha agus leis antráthchlár atá leagtha amach ann agus prionsabal na coimhdeachtamar atá sé sainithe in Airteagal 5 den Chonradh ag bunú an Chomhphobail Eorpaigh á urramú.