ΚΑΤ’ ΑΡΘΡΟ ΕΡΜΗΝΕΙΑ ΤΟΥ ΧΑΡΤΗ ΤΩΝ ΘΕΜΕΛΙΩΔΩΝ ΔΙΚΑΙΩΜΑΤΩΝ ΤΗΣ ΕΥΡΩΠΑΪΚΗΣ ΈΝΩΣΗΣ

Article-by-Article Commentary of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights Evgenia R. Sachpekidou Professor at the LawFaculty of the Aristotle University ofThessaloniki Haris N. Tagaras Law Professor at the Panteion University of Athens ISBN 978-960-654-126-1 Abstract: The entry into force of the Charter of Fundamental Rights constitutes a turning point for the EU legal order. This book aims at analyzing and commenting on the individual provisions of the Charter, in light mainly of the ECJ case-law. In do- ingso,thecontributorsattempt inparticulartoassesstheaddedvalueoftheCharter incomparisontotheprevioussituation.Furthermore,theCommentary isnot limited to what is considered as the“acquis”of the system; it also addresses open and dis- puted questions regarding the interpretation of the Charter and the human rights protection on the EU level. COPYRIGHT All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a re- trievalsystem,ortransmitted, inany formorbyanymeans,withoutthepriorpermis- sion of NOMIKI BIBLIOTHIKI S.A., or as expressly permitted by law or under the terms agreed with the appropriate reprographic rights organization. Enquiries concern- ing reproduction which may not be covered by the above should be addressed to NOMIKI BIBLIOTHIKI S.A. at the address below. DISCLAIMER The content of this work is intended for information purposes only and should not be treated as legal advice.The publication is necessarily of a general nature; NOMIKI BIBLIOTHIKI, the author and the contributors make no claim as to the comprehen- siveness or accuracy of the information provided; Information is not offered for the purpose of providing individualized legal advice. Professional advice should there- fore be sought before any action is undertaken based on this publication. Use of this work does not create an attorney-client or any other relationship between the user and NOMIKI BIBLIOTHIKI, or the author, or the rest of contributors. 23 Mavromichali str. | 106 80 | Athens | Greece T +30 210 3678 800 | F +30 210 3678 819 www.nb.org | info@nb.org © 2020, NOMIKI BIBLIOTHIKI S.A. LawPublishers inEurope