The reference to general interests recognised by the Union covers both the objectives mentioned in Article I-2 of the Constitution and other interests protected by specific provisions of the Constitution such as Articles I-5(1), III-133(3), III-154 and III-436.
Folaíonn an tagairt don a leasanna ginearálta atá aitheanta ag an Aontas na cuspóirí atá luaite in Airteagal I 2 den Bhunreacht agus leasanna eile a chosnaítear le forálacha sonracha den Bhunreacht ar nós Airteagal I 5(1), Airteagal III 133 (3) agus Airteagail III 154 agus III 43 6.