The principles set out in this Article have been based on Article 153 of the EC Treaty, now replaced by Article III-235 of the Constitution.
Tá na prionsabail a leagtar amach san Airteagal seo bunaithe ar Airteagail 2, 6 agus 174 de Chonradh CE, a bhfuil Airteagal I-3(3), Airteagail III-119 agus Airteagal III-233 den Bhunreacht curtha ina n-ionad anois.