ARTICLE I-4
Fundamental freedoms and non-discrimination
1. The free movement of persons, services, goods and capital, and freedom of establishment
shall be guaranteed within and by the Union, in accordance with the Constitution.
2. Within the scope of the Constitution, and without prejudice to any of its specific provisions,
any discrimination on grounds of nationality shall be prohibited.
I-4: free movement of capital heh? Means no taxes on speculations?
As to your question, nbcrusader: this is addressed in I-5... the words they used show that they were discussing hard at that point.. (take a look at the last sentence of I-5
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ARTICLE I-5
Relations between the Union and the Member States
1. The Union shall respect the equality of Member States before the Constitution as well as their
national identities, inherent in their fundamental structures, political and constitutional, inclusive of
regional and local self-government. It shall respect their essential State functions, including
ensuring the territorial integrity of the State, maintaining law and order and safeguarding national
security.
2. Pursuant to the principle of sincere cooperation, the Union and the Member States shall, in
full mutual respect, assist each other in carrying out tasks which flow from the Constitution.
The Member States shall take any appropriate measure, general or particular, to ensure fulfilment of
the obligations arising out of the Constitution or resulting from the acts of the institutions of the
Union.
The Member States shall facilitate the achievement of the Union's tasks and refrain from any
measure which could jeopardise the attainment of the Union's objectives.
ARTICLE I-6
Union law
The Constitution and law adopted by the institutions of the Union in exercising competences
conferred on it shall have primacy over the law of the Member States.
ARTICLE I-7
Legal personality
The Union shall have legal personality.
ARTICLE I-8
The symbols of the Union
The flag of the Union shall be a circle of twelve golden stars on a blue background.
The anthem of the Union shall be based on the "Ode to Joy" from the Ninth Symphony by
Ludwig van Beethoven.
The motto of the Union shall be: "United in diversity".
The currency of the Union shall be the euro.
Europe day shall be celebrated on 9 May throughout the Union.
Uh, article I-6 is a tuff one. Depends on the competences addressed. As to I-8 ... they couldn´t have picked a cooler Motto?
The message "United in diversity" is ok by me, but it sounds like a bad advertising slogan.