The objectives of the Union shall be achieved as provided in this Treaty and in accordance with the conditions and the timetable set out therein while respecting the principle of subsidiarity as defined in Article 5 of the Treaty establishing the European Community.
Déanfar cuspóirí an Aontais a ghnóthú mar a fhoráiltear sa Chonradh seo agus i gcomhréir leis na coinníollacha agus leis an tráthchlár atá leagtha amach ann agus prionsabal na coimhdeachta mar atá sé sainithe in Airteagal 5 den Chonradh ag bunú an Chomhphobail Eorpaigh á urramú.