The first paragraph has been based on Articles 2 and 3(2) of the EC Treaty, now replaced by Articles I-3 and III-116 of the Constitution which impose the objective of promoting equality between men and women on the Union, and on Article 141(1) of the EC Treaty, now replaced by Article III-214(1) of the Constitution.
Tá an tAirteagal seo bunaithe ar Airteagal 6 den Chonradh ar an Aontas Eorpach agus ar Airteagal 151(1) agus (4) de Chonradh CE, a bhfuil Airteagal III-280(1) agus (4) den Bhunreacht, maidir leis an gcultúr, curtha ina n-ionad anois.