“The Union is founded on the principles of liberty, democracy, respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, and the rule of law, principles which are common to the Member States” (Article 6(1) of the Treaty on European Union).
“Tá an tAontas fothaithe ar phrionsabail na saoirse, an daonlathais, urramú chearta an duine agus saoirsí bunúsacha, agus an smachta reachta, prionsabail ar comhphrionsabail iad ag na Ballstáit” (Airteagal 6 (1) den Chonradh ar an Aontas Eorpach).