EU values explained in one minute

29 Mar 2021 01:40 PM

What are the six core values the European Union is based upon and how do they translate into our daily lives?

The EU is founded on six core values that form the basis of our society:

EU values are common to EU countries and ensure a society in which pluralism, tolerance, justice, solidaritynon-discrimination and equality prevail. They are enshrined in Article 2 of the Treaty of European Union.

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