The Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union: The First Ten Years - New Challenges and Perspectives

In 2019, the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights celebrated 10 years since its formal recognition as primary EU law. The Charter contains substantive rights categorized in six titles, each reflecting a core value of the European Union: dignity, freedoms, equality, solidarity, citizens’ rights, and justice. The seventh and last title of the Charter refers to the interpretation and application of its provisions. In particular, article 51 defines the field of application, whereas article 52 sets the scope and interpretation depending on the source of inspiration for each article. In that sense, article 52 reflects the essence of composite constitutionalism in Europe, outlining the interrelations among its core elements. Throughout those 10 years, the CJEU has interpreted the provisions of the Charter formulating the respective rights. This Special Issue contains seven intriguing articles written by leading scholars from different scientific backgrounds, discussing human rights from doctrinal and practical perspectivess, under an interdisciplinary approach. Hence, it is oriented towards the academic community and practitioners with a broad interest in human rights from a variety of disciplines.