Thursday, September 19, 2013

Fundamental rights and the rule of law


On 7 June, the Council adopted conclusions on fundamental rights and rule of law as well as on the Commission's 2012 report on the application of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the EU.

The Council called upon the Commission to take forward the debate on the possible need for and shape of methods or initiatives to better safeguard fundamental values, in particular the rule of law and fundamental rights of persons in the Union and to counter extreme forms of intolerance, such as racism, anti-semitism, xenophobia and homophobia.

See full Article: http://www.consilium.europa.eu/homepage/highlights/fundamental-rights-and-the-rule-of-law?lang=en