” “"The Charter of Fundamental Rights proves that with the EU integration there’s more respect for man and his freedom"; "every personal right goes hand in hand with the rights of the other citizens". Hans-Gert Poettering, president of the EU Parliament, gave a speech today to the Strasbourg parliament where along with the president of the EU Council and the EU Commission he proclaimed the Charter that was outlined in Nice eight years ago and that now takes on a binding values as it is connected with the Reform treaty to be signed in Lisbon tomorrow. According to the German politician, "man and his dignity are at the core of our common policy" and "only law can ensure a certain future for the citizens and peace for everybody". Acknowledging the binding value of the Charter is inseparable from the current process of reform of the Treaties". Poettering explained that "the Charter is a full catalogue of the rights the citizens of the Union may invoke" in front of the Law Court of Luxembourg. Finally, Poettering made an appeal "that the Charter may soon be enforced in all states", with reference to the opting-out clause established by the United Kingdom and Poland.” “
