Article 2 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU) provides that the Union is founded on the values of respect for human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, the rule of law and respect for human rights, including the rights of persons belonging to minorities.
Foráiltear in Airteagal 2 den Chonradh ar an Aontas Eorpach (CAE) go bhfuil an tAontas fothaithe ar luachanna an mheasa ar dhínit an duine, ar an tsaoirse, ar an daonlathas, ar an gcomhionannas, ar an smacht reachta agus an mheasa ar chearta an duine, lena n-áirítear na cearta atá ag daoine ar de ghrúpaí mionlaigh iad.