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LITIGATIVE EUROPE
The EU's resilience and capacity for growth
The European Union (EU) has achieved significant successes over the years, reflected in various statistics that highlight its economic and social advancements.
1.63%
GDP growth 1996-2024
€18.89
Trillions Nominal GDP in 2024
6.3%
EU Unemployment Rate 2024
2.4%
EU 2024 inflation rate
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Litigative and European Citizens
European citizens, by The Treaty of The European Union, get access to the following rights:
Voting in European elections
A right to vote and stand in elections to the European Parliament, in any EU member state (Article 22 of the EU Treaty)
Voting in municipal elections
A right to vote and stand in local elections in an EU state other than their own, under the same conditions as the nationals of that state (Article 22)
Right to free movement and residence
A right of free movement and residence throughout the Union and the right to work in any position (including national civil services (Article 21)
Freedom from discrimination on nationality
A right not to be discriminated against on grounds of nationality within the scope of application of the Treaty (Article 18)
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Litigative EU Latest News
The European Union Charter of Fundamental Rights, The Treaty of the Functioning of the European Union and The Latest EU News!
European Union Charter of Fundamental Rights
Personal, civic, economic, social, and political rights for EU citizens in the European Union.
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Treaty of the Functioning of the European Union
Sets out another phase during the time spent European coordination of the European Union. Read more here
European Union (EU) News
The latest headlines and features from across the EU. Find out how the European Union changes for an increased citizens experience.
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