Paragraph 2, together with the second sentence of paragraph 1, confirms that the Charter may not have the effect of extending the competences and tasks which the other Parts of the Constitution confer on the Union.
Daingníonn mír 2, i dteannta an dara habairt de mhír 1, nach bhféadfaidh sé a bheith de thoradh ar an gCairt go leathnaítear na cumhachtaí agus na cúraimí a thugtar don Aontas le Codanna eile den Bhunreacht.