Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union
CARTA DE LOS DERECHOS FUNDAMENTALES DE LA UNIÓN EUROPEA
The Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union enshrines a comprehensive range of personal, civil, political, economic, and social rights into EU law. It applies to EU institutions and bodies, as well as to member states when they are implementing EU law. The text is divided into seven titles covering dignity, freedoms, equality, solidarity, citizens' rights, justice, and general provisions on interpretation.
Summary and content fields are drawn from the document text and are pending editorial review.
Who issued it
Who it governs
This document is for EU institutions, member states, legal practitioners, and all citizens seeking to understand their fundamental rights under European Union law.
What the document contains
The charter covers a broad array of fundamental human, civil, political, economic, and social rights applicable within the European Union. It details specific rights regarding personal integrity, private life, freedoms of thought and expression, equality between men and women, workers' rights, environmental protection, and judicial safeguards.
The text does not mention artificial intelligence, specific algorithmic governance mechanisms, or technical standards for digital systems.
- Human dignity is inviolable and must be respected and protected.
- The Charter protects fundamental freedoms such as expression, religion, assembly, movement, and data protection.
- Equality before the law and non-discrimination on various grounds are strictly guaranteed.
- Workers' rights, social security, health protection, and environmental and consumer standards are embedded under solidarity.
- EU citizens and residents are granted specific political rights, access to good administration, and robust judicial remedies.
· Preámbulo · Título I: Dignidad (Artículos 1-5) · Título II: Libertades (Artículos 6-19) · Título III: Igualdad (Artículos 20-26) · Título IV: Solidaridad (Artículos 27-38) · Título V: Ciudadanía (Artículos 39-46) · Título VI: Justicia (Artículos 47-50) · Título VII: Disposiciones generales que rigen la interpretación y la aplicación de la Carta (Artículos 51-54)
How it scores
Each score is backed by a quote verified against the document text. Editorial review has not yet confirmed them.
Accountability
4/5Clear responsibility for AI outcomes
Toda persona tiene derecho a la reparación por la Unión de los daños causados por sus instituciones o sus agentes en el ejercicio de sus funciones
Artículo 41
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Fairness
4/5Non-discrimination and equitable treatment
Se prohíbe toda discriminación, y en particular la ejercida por razón de sexo, raza, color, orígenes étnicos o sociales
Artículo 21
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Human Dignity
5/5Respect for the inherent worth of persons
La dignidad humana es inviolable. Será respetada y protegida.
Artículo 1
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Human Oversight
0/5Humans remain in control of consequential decisions
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Privacy
4/5Protection of personal data and private life
Toda persona tiene derecho al respeto de su vida privada y familiar, de su domicilio y de sus comunicaciones.
Artículo 7
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Transparency
4/5Openness about how AI systems work and are used
Todo ciudadano de la Unión y toda persona física o jurídica que resida o tenga su domicilio social en un Estado miembro tiene derecho a acceder a los documentos de las instituciones
Artículo 42
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Enforcement
4/5Consequences and compliance mechanisms with real force
Toda persona cuyos derechos y libertades garantizados por el Derecho de la Unión hayan sido violados tiene derecho a la tutela judicial efectiva
Artículo 47
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Impact Assessment
0/5Required assessment of an AI system's risks/impacts before or during use
screening score · 2026-10-23