The principles set out in this Article are based on Article 152 of the EC Treaty, now replaced by Article 168 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, 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 168 den Chonradh ar Fheidhmiú an Aontais Eorpaigh curtha ina ionad anois, agus ar Airteagail 11 agus 13 de Chairt Shóisialta na hEorpa.