Drafted by a Convention including MEPs and members of national parliaments, the Charter was formally proclaimed in December 2000 at a European Summit in Nice.
Arna dhréachtú ag Coinbhinsiún ina raibh Feisirí Eorpacha agus comhaltaí ó na parlaimintí náisiúnta, fógraíodh an Chairt go foirmiúil i mí na Nollag 2000 ag Cruinniú Mullaigh Eorpach in Nice.