Union policies shall ensure a high level of consumer protection.

A high level of environmental protection and the improvement of the quality of the environment must be integrated into the policies of the Union and ensured […]

The Union recognises and respects access to services of general economic interest as provided for in national laws and practices, in accordance with the Treaties, in […]

Everyone has the right of access to preventive health care and the right to benefit from medical treatment under the conditions established by national laws and […]

(3)  In order to combat social exclusion and poverty, the Union recognises and respects the right to social and housing assistance so as to ensure a […]

(2)  Everyone residing and moving legally within the European Union is entitled to social security benefits and social advantages in accordance with Union law and national […]

(1)  The Union recognises and respects the entitlement to social security benefits and social services providing protection in cases such as maternity, illness, industrial accidents, dependency […]

(2)  To reconcile family and professional life, everyone shall have the right to protection from dismissal for a reason connected with maternity and the right to […]

(1)  The family shall enjoy legal, economic and social protection.

The employment of children is prohibited. The minimum age of admission to employment may not be lower than the minimum school-leaving age, without prejudice to such […]

(2)  Every worker has the right to limitation of maximum working hours, to daily and weekly rest periods and to an annual period of paid leave.

(1)  Every worker has the right to working conditions which respect his or her health, safety and dignity.