Article 6 TEU emphasises that the Union recognises the rights, freedoms and principles set out in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union.
Cuirtear i bhfios go láidir in Airteagal 6 CAE, go n-aithníonn an tAontas na cearta, na saoirsí agus na prionsabail a leagtar amach i gCairt um Chearta Bunúsacha an Aontais Eorpaigh.