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CHARTER OF FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS OF THE EUROPEAN UNION

(2007/C 303/01) - The European Parliament, the Council and the Commission solemnly proclaim the following text as the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union.

Fundamental Rights Agency (FRA)

EU Presses Forward on the Promotion of European Rights for Energy Consumers

Leading stakeholders from across the EU met today with Consumer Commissioner, Meglena Kuneva, and Energy Commissioner, Andris Piebalgs, to reinforce and promote the rights of EU energy consumers. Stakeholders gave their support to the process launched by the Commission to better implement these rights and better inform consumers. The basis for this process will be the Citizens' Energy Forum, building on the measures proposed in the “Third Energy Package“.

Action on HIV/AIDS in the European Union and neighbouring countries 2006 - 2009

Building on its working paper entitled "Coordinated and integrated approach to combat the HIV/AIDS epidemic within the European Union and in its neighbourhood", the European Commission is trying to bring together all of the interested parties in a joint action programme. In this paper the Commission lays down targets and measures to be implemented by the end of 2009 for each of the areas in which action is needed. More detailed proposals for the main areas of action for the period 2006 - 2010 are presented in the Annex.

Commission welcomes Council and Parliament approval of new Spirit Drinks regulation

European Union agriculture ministers today reached political agreement on the new Spirit Drinks regulation, thereby sealing a first reading agreement between the Council of Ministers and the European Parliament. The new regulation enhances the clarity of EU legislation on spirit drinks, combines two previous regulations into one and adapts the rules to take account of technical changes, WTO requirements and the EU's system of geographical indications. The new regulation sets out clear definitions for all spirit drinks, and should help producers market their products while providing new clarity for consumers. One of the main points of discussion since the proposal was tabled by the Commission in December 2005 has been the definition of vodka. The new regulation leaves the current definition unchanged, but changes slightly the labelling requirements. In future, vodka made from cereals or potatoes will be labelled simply as vodka. Vodka based on other raw materials will bear the indication "produced from" supplemented by the name of the raw material used. This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

EU record on human rights protection in 2006 under scrutiny

The Foreign Affairs Committee adopted its annual report on human rights in the world on Tuesday. Focusing on the situation in 2006, the report looks at EU policies on breaches of human rights, criticises EU action in the area and makes specific recommendations.

European Council: A Plan for Protecting Fundamental Rights in the Digital Age

75 Years of Commitment to Human Rights: The European Union Celebrates Human Rights Day

Scientology Public Affairs and Human Rights Office Gains Religious Recognition in Europe

Incorporation of the Church of Scientology European Office for Public Affairs and Human Rights as a legal entity now provides Scientology a more effective, transparent and appropriate dialogue with the various European institutions

Arts and Rights: Discovering the First 'Human Rights Week' and the Historic Event 'Voices for Freedom'

ROVIGO, THE CAPITAL OF ART AND HUMAN RIGHTS FROM JULY 17 TO 23

Human Rights & Democracy

Human Rights & Democracy

Indo-Pacific: The European Union and Malaysia sign Partnership and Cooperation Agreement

Today, the European Union and Malaysia signed the EU-Malaysia Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) in Brussels.