EU Charter of Fundamental Rights

The rights of every individual in the EU have been recognized at various times, in various ways, and in various forms. For this reason, the EU decided to include them all in a single document: the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. The Charter, signed by EU leaders on 7 December 2000, guarantees the rights of EU citizens and residents. These rights include respect for private and family life, protection of personal data, the right to marry and found a family, as well as the right to education.