The European Union is founded on the values of respect for human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, the rule of law and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms.
Tá an tAontas Eorpach fothaithe ar luachanna an mheasa ar dhínit an duine, ar an tsaoirse, ar an daonlathas, ar an gcomhionannas, ar an smacht reachta agus ar an meas ar chearta an duine agus ar shaoirsí bunúsacha.