1 Amendments of Annemie NEYTS-UYTTEBROECK related to 2011/0406(COD)
Amendment 45 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The Union seeks to promote, develop and consolidate the principles of democracy, the rule of law and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms on which it is founded, through dialogue and cooperation with partner countries and regions. This calls for a rights-based approach, promoting in particular the right to universal and non-discriminatory access to basic services, participation in democratic processes, transparency and accountability, justice and the rule of law.