The principles set out in this Article have been based on Articles 2, 6 and 174 of the EC Treaty, which have now been replaced by Article 3(3) of the Treaty on European Union and Articles 11 and 191 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.
Tá na prionsabail a leagtar amach san Airteagal seo bunaithe ar Airteagail 2, 6 agus 174 de Chonradh CE, a bhfuil Airteagal 3(3) den Chonradh ar an Aontas Eorpach agus Airteagail 11 agus 191 den Chonradh ar Fheidhmiú an Aontais Eorpaigh curtha ina n-ionad anois.