1. Rights and duties of citizens Escola Secundria de Porto de Ms

2. Citizenship of the European Union Citizenship of the Union is the binding between citizens and the European Union relationship, defined on the basis of rights, duties and political participation of citizens. Citizenship of the Union is a dynamic construction that has accompanied the increasing deepening of the European integration process.

3. European union The rights of EU citizens are defined in the Treaties but not exhausted them. In addition to these rights, there are a number of rights and obligations arising from national constitutions of each Member and of the fundamental rights contained in the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms European Convention (Council of Europe) signed on 4 November 1950 in Rome.

4. Principles in the Treaties The principles in the Treaties have influence on the rights and duties of European citizens, some are of direct application: - It is prohibited all discrimination on grounds of nationality. - Non-discrimination on grounds of sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation - Member States shall ensure that the principle of equal pay for male and female workers for equal work or work of equal value

5. The rights of European citizens

6. Human dignity

7. Human dignity Human Dignity is inherent to every human being, inalienable and independent of the country.

8. Freedom

9. Freedom: Freedom from torture; Freedom from slavery; Freedom of speech; Freedom of thought, conscience and religion; Freedom of movement.

10. Equality

11. Equality All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood.

12. The rule of law The rule of law is a system of rules and rights that enables fair and functioning societies

13. Respect for human rights including the rights of people belonging to minorities

14. Move and reside freely within the territory of the Member States

15. Move and reside freely within the territory of the Member States Any EU citizen can move, live , work and study freely throughout the territory of the European Union .

16. Elect and be elected

17. Elect and be elected Every citizen of the Union has the right to elect and to be elected in the Member State of residence municipal elections under the same conditions as that State.

18. Duties of the citizens

19. Assume the European identity Duty of identity and duty to defend the common European values.

20. Assume the European identity Duty to understand history

21. Act based on European values Duty to participate in the construction of a united Europe and enriched by cultural diversity

22. Act based on European values Duty of solidarity

23. Act based on European values Duty to combat all forms of discrimination

24. Claim the right to justice Duty of justice and duty to contribute to building a more just world order .

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