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.
Tá an tAontas fothaithe ar luachanna an mheasa ar urramú dhínit an duine, na saoirse, an daonlathais, an chomhionannais, an smachta reachta agus an mheasa ar chearta an duine, lena náirítear na cearta atá ag daoine ar de ghrúpaí mionlaigh iad.