Communication from the Commission on Article 7 of the Treaty on European Union (15 October 2003)
Compliance with the common principles set out in Article 6(1) of the Treaty on European Union constitutes a condition for any State wishing to accede to the European Union. In this communication, dated 15 October 2003, the European Commission reviews the implementing procedures laid down in Article 7 with a view to ensuring compliance with those principles, as well as the tangible means of action available to the Union’s institutions.
Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament on Article 7 of the Treaty on European Union. Respect for and promotion of the values on which the Union is based.. [ON-LINE]. [Brussels]: Commission of the European Communities, [28.10.2003]. COM(2003) 606 final. Available on http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/en/com/cnc/2003/com2003_0606en01.pdf.
