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Consolidated version of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union - PART ONE: PRINCIPLES - TITLE II: PROVISIONS HAVING GENERAL APPLICATION - Article 17
Consolidated version of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union - PART ONE: PRINCIPLES - TITLE II: PROVISIONS HAVING GENERAL APPLICATION - Article 17
Consolidated version of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union - PART ONE: PRINCIPLES - TITLE II: PROVISIONS HAVING GENERAL APPLICATION - Article 17
OJ C 115, 9.5.2008, p. 55–55
(BG, ES, CS, DA, DE, ET, EL, EN, FR, GA, IT, LV, LT, HU, MT, NL, PL, PT, RO, SK, SL, FI, SV)
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Consolidated version of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union - PART ONE: PRINCIPLES - TITLE II: PROVISIONS HAVING GENERAL APPLICATION - Article 17
Official Journal 115 , 09/05/2008 P. 0055 - 0055
Article 17 1. The Union respects and does not prejudice the status under national law of churches and religious associations or communities in the Member States. 2. The Union equally respects the status under national law of philosophical and non-confessional organisations. 3. Recognising their identity and their specific contribution, the Union shall maintain an open, transparent and regular dialogue with these churches and organisations. --------------------------------------------------