Category Archives: Justice & Fundamental Rights


Respect for human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, the rule of law and human rights are the values on which the European Union is founded.
The Charter of Fundamental Rights of the EU is the fundamental text of reference for Union policies and initiatives.
COMECE closely follows policies related to justice and fundamental rights in areas such as equality and non-discrimination, data protection, family matters, rights of the child, child protection and EU citizenship.
COMECE is of the view that fundamental rights must have a clear and objective concept of human dignity as their basis, that the focus must be on the ethical implications of EU policies and legislation, and that considerations must be given to the way these latter may impact on the activities of the Church.
COMECE is assisted in this mission by a Legal Affairs Commission.
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Churches reflect on the role of Christian values in the EU

The relevance of Christian values for the European Union, especially in the context of the upcoming European elections in June 2024, was discussed by EU officials and representatives of Churches and Catholic NGOs in a meeting held in Brussels last Wednesday 6 December 2023. Organised by COMECE, together with the Conference of European Churches (CEC) and the Interparliamentary Assembly on Orthodoxy, the meeting featured a … Continue reading »

Justice & Fundamental Rights, Policy Areas, Press

📺 VIDEO | Apostolic Nuncio to the EU: “Politics thrives on dialogue”

The Apostolic Nuncio to the European Union, H.E. Mgr. Noël Treanor, participated in the St. Michael Annual Reception held in Berlin on Monday 4 September 2023 by the German Bishop Conference (DBK) and its liaison office in Berlin. The event featured the participation of the German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Full video | Read statements In his speech, the Apostolic Nuncio promoted the “art of compromise” … Continue reading »

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COMECE contributes to EP dialogue seminar on the EU Single Market

In the Article 17 TFEU Dialogue Seminar on the 30th Anniversary of the EU Single Market, held at the European Parliament on Tuesday 27 June 2023, COMECE recalled that “more inclusive and fair economic models are needed for the benefit of all and essential to ensure that the EU project remains vibrant”. Watch the video of the event The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of … Continue reading »