What the Commission is doing The EU is based on the values of human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, the rule of law and respect for human rights, including the rights of persons belonging to minorities. The Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union brings together all the personal, civic, political, economic and social rights enjoyed by people within the EU. Objectives Respect for people's fundamental rights by the EU and by its member countries Equal treatment on the basis of sex, race or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age and sexual orientation Protection for people's personal data anywhere in the EU Access to justice in case of legal difficulties anywhere in the EU Protecting and empowering consumers See what other EU institutions are doing on justice and fundamental rights Key initiativesStrategy to strengthen the application of the Charter of Fundamental Rights in the EUThe Charter strategy sets out the direction for the Charter's implementation until 2030. e-Justice portal - quick answers to your questionsThe European e-Justice Portal is conceived as a future electronic one-stop shop in the area of justice.Consular protection for EU citizens abroadYour right to consular protection. Eurojust - EU's judicial cooperationInformation about the European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation. Related informationLaw (Justice, freedom and security)Law (Human rights)PoliciesFunding and grantsTenders and contractsConsultations DepartmentsJustice and ConsumersInternational PartnershipsEuropean Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations
Strategy to strengthen the application of the Charter of Fundamental Rights in the EUThe Charter strategy sets out the direction for the Charter's implementation until 2030.
e-Justice portal - quick answers to your questionsThe European e-Justice Portal is conceived as a future electronic one-stop shop in the area of justice.
Eurojust - EU's judicial cooperationInformation about the European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation.
