The principles set out in this Article are based on Article 152 of the EC Treaty, now replaced by Article III-278 of the Constitution, and on Articles 11 and 13 of the European Social Charter.
Tá na prionsabail a leagtar amach san Airteagal seo bunaithe ar Airteagal 152 de Chonradh CE, a bhfuil Airteagal III 278 den Bhunreacht curtha ina ionad anois, agus ar Airteagail 11 agus 13 de Chairt Shóisialta na hEorpa.