EU Charter of Fundamental Rights
Charter of Fundamental Rights of the EU — basis for the FRIA
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TL;DR
The Charter of Fundamental Rights of the EU (CFR, 2000) forms part of EU primary law. Article 27 of the EU 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 (Articles 1-5)
- Freedoms (Articles 6-19)
- Equality (Articles 20-26)
- Solidarity (Articles 27-38)
- Citizens' rights (Articles 39-46)
- Justice (Articles 47-50)
Practical example
HR AI engages CFR Article 21 (non-discrimination) plus Article 31 (fair working conditions). The FRIA covers both.
Frequently asked questions
Where to read it?
eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:12012P/TXT
Binding?
Yes, EU primary law since the Treaty of Lisbon in 2009.