| Author (Corporate) | European Commission |
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| Series Title | COM |
| Series Details | (2012) 169 final (16.4.12) |
| Publication Date | 16/04/2012 |
| Content Type | Policy-making, Report |
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Two years after the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty, the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union has become a point of reference commonly used in the development of EU policies. This momentum has been triggered by the Lisbon Treaty. After its entry into force, the Commission adopted a Strategy on the effective implementation of the Charter setting an objective that the EU sets a good example as regards the respect of fundamental rights when the Union legislates. The Commission further committed to preparing annual reports to better informing citizens on the application of the Charter and to measuring progress in its implementation. Both the Charter Strategy and the first Annual report on the application of the Charter have triggered discussions in the European Parliament, in the Council as well as in the Committee of Regions and in the European Economic and Social Committee. The Charter is of great interest not only to EU institutions but also to the general public: according to a recent Eurobarometer survey two-thirds of respondents across the EU are interested in learning more about their rights as enshrined by the Charter (66%), where to go if they feel that these rights have been violated (65%) and when the Charter applies and when it does not (60%). This report aims to address this wish to be better informed about the Charter. It reviews progress in ensuring the effective implementation of the Charter and highlights important developments in 2011. Annex I provides detailed information on the application of the Charter by all EU institutions and Member States and illustrates concrete problems faced by individuals. Progress in the implementation of the Strategy for equality between women and men (2010-2015) is presented in Annex II. |
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| Source Link | Link to Main Source http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=COM:2012:0169:FIN:EN:PDF |
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| Subject Categories | Values and Beliefs |
| Countries / Regions | Europe |
