The evolution of the perception of fundamental rights in the European Union

This work addresses the development of the protection of Human Rights in the EU. It explores the development of EU human rights outside of the EU treaties, due to the constitutional courts of the Member States and the European Court of Justice. It mentions the most important judgments which contributed to such a development and it finally provides insight on the system of fundamental rights as it is now enshrined in the EU treaties and the European Charter of Human Rights.