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<strong>The</strong> <strong>European</strong> <strong>Union</strong><br />

<strong>The</strong> Lisbon Treaty (cont’d)<br />

A Europe of Rights and Values, Values Freedom, Freedom Solidarity and Security :<br />

• Reinforcement of the democratic values and underpinning the EU:<br />

human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, rule of law, respect<br />

for human rights.<br />

• Guarantee of the freedoms and principles in the Charter of<br />

Fundamental Rights.<br />

• Solidarity between Member States in the event of a terrorist attack<br />

or natural or man-made disaster.<br />

• Extended capacity to act on freedom, security and justice including<br />

the fight against crime and terrorism.

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