The Union’s action on the international scene is guided by the principles of democracy, the rule of law, the universality and indivisibility of human rights and fundamental freedoms, respect for human dignity, the principles of equality and solidarity, and respect for the principles of the United Nations Charter and international law.
Tá gníomhaíocht an Aontais ar an ardán idirnáisiúnta bunaithe ar phrionsabail an daonlathais, an smachta reachta, uilechoitinne agus dhodhealaitheacht chearta an duine agus na mbunsaoirsí, an mheasa ar dhínit an duine, ar phrionsabail an chomhionannais agus na dlúthpháirtíochta, agus ar an meas ar phrionsabail Chairt na Náisiún Aontaithe agus ar phrionsabail an dlí idirnáisiúnta.