Page contentsPage contents Know your rights Chapter 5 of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights is on citizens' rights. Articles 39-46 in this chapter protect the following rights right to vote and to stand as a candidate at elections to the European Parliament right to vote and to stand as a candidate at municipal elections right to good administration right of access to documents european ombudsman right to petition freedom of movement and of residence diplomatic and consular protection What to do if your rights have been breached The authorities of EU countries are bound to comply with the Charter of Fundamental Rights only when implementing EU law. Fundamental rights are protected by your country's constitution. How to report a breach of your rightsAddressing your complaint to the relevant national authority, government, national courts or a specialised human rights body. Related links More about your rights as an EU citizenWhere to get help to defend your EU rights
How to report a breach of your rightsAddressing your complaint to the relevant national authority, government, national courts or a specialised human rights body.
