EU Charter of Fundamental Rights
Charter of Fundamental Rights of the EU — basis for a FRIA
TL;DR
The Charter of Fundamental Rights of the EU (CFR, 2000) forms part of EU primary law. Art. 27 AI Act requires a FRIA where there is a risk to CFR fundamental rights.
What is the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights?
54 CFR articles, grouped into 7 titles:
- Dignity (Art. 1-5)
- Freedoms (Art. 6-19)
- Equality (Art. 20-26)
- Solidarity (Art. 27-38)
- Citizens' rights (Art. 39-46)
- Justice (Art. 47-50)
Practical example
HR AI touches CFR Art. 21 (non-discrimination) + Art. 31 (fair working conditions). The FRIA examines both.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I read it?
eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/DE/TXT/?uri=CELEX:12012P/TXT
Is it binding?
Yes, it has been EU primary law since the Treaty of Lisbon in 2009.
See also
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