The reference to general interests recognised by the Union covers both the objectives mentioned in Article 3 of the Treaty on European Union and other interests protected by specific provisions of the Treaties such as Article 4(1) of the Treaty on European Union and Articles 35(3), 36 and 346 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.
Folaíonn an tagairt don a leasanna ginearálta atá aitheanta ag an Aontas na cuspóirí atá luaite in Airteagal 3 den Chonradh ar an Aontas Eorpach agus leasanna eile a chosnaítear le forálacha sonracha den a conarthaí ar nós Airteagal 4(1) den Chonradh ar an Aontas Eorpach, Airteagal 35(3) agus Airteagail 36 agus 346 den Chonradh ar Fheidhmiú an Aontais Eorpaigh.