Examples of using Universal values in English and their translations into Czech
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Human rights are universal values.
Self-determination, and even an absolute majority, do not entitle any government to deny universal values.
The universal values that the EU wants to spread throughout the world include the right of every person to a dignified life.
Some revelation about universal values?
No, they are human rights, they are universal values, and we really do want these universal values to be strongly defended by the Commission and by the entire European Union.
The world needs governance that is based on universal values.
The European Parliament upholds andwill uphold universal values as something which we value and in which we believe.
They have demonstrated that democracy andhuman rights can be universal values.
However, these rules must be modernised andmust incorporate universal values, such as the protection of decent jobs, the environment and climate and public health.
Such things are not acceptable because we have our laws and our universal values.
The universal values that prevail in Europe, which are also the fundamental values of Christianity, would lose vigour with the accession of a large Islamic country such as Turkey.
No developing country can work properly in the modern world if it rejects fundamental, universal values.
The European Union supports the fundamental freedoms and the universal values they are based on, and feels duty bound to express its view any time and anywhere these principles are flouted.
Wholesale changes are also required within the Israeli leadership,which must respect the universal values laid down by law.
Universal values should serve as a bridge between different religions and beliefs, and I do not accept the fact that universal values of human rights can be and should be subservient to either social or religious norms.
The function of European Ombudsman is a role that changes with time, butit must present a set of constant and universal values.
If we consider ourselves as a carrier of universal values, we need leaders now who are capable of representing them credibly- for example, in Copenhagen, where nations will be negotiating the near future of mankind, and Europe will need all its talent, responsibility and generosity to reach an agreement.
I am thoroughly convinced, as a European and as a Christian,that a number of the values that we convey are universal values.
The European Union acknowledges the values stated in this Charter,in Article 6 which says that"The Union is founded on the indivisible, universal values of human dignity, freedom, equality and solidarity" and"the Union places the individual at the heart of its activities, by establishing the citizenship of the Union and by creating an area of freedom, security and justice.
Despite a love affair between Shirley and a local vagrant- fisherman,the film story is mostly about universal values- death and eternity.
I think humanity is taking a historical step forward when defending human rights becomes not just the responsibility of states, which are the traditional political actors and the traditional political players of the last few centuries, but something which, in terms of defending humanity, goes beyond the borders of states and establishes a series of mechanisms andinstitutional guarantees in order to better defend their universal values.
We must find tools to support the development of a democratic system in Cuba, andpass on to the Cuban nation the universal values associated with building democracy and a democratic society.
Even the Treaty on European Union in its preamble draws inspiration, inter alia,from Europe's religious heritage, from which universal values have developed.
The Union can draw on its firmlyrooted belief in effective multilateralism,especially the role of the UN, universal values, an open world economy and on its unique range of instruments.
Despite the European Parliament's efforts, when consulted on this text, to give it greater force, the framework decision lacks ambition and will not be enough to tackle the problems we face:combating racism and ensuring that our universal values are shared.
Only four of the thirteen martyrs executed in Arad in 1848 were Hungarian,standing as proof that universal values transcend national differences.
I would argue that the promotion of this policy of responsibility for working conditions demonstrates a Europe that is attentive and thorough, andthat conforms to defending universal values in which it believes.
We underline the need for value-driven foreign policy, not because we are excessively idealistic or naive, butbecause a world around us which shares our own strong universal values will best serve our interests of security and prosperity.
Organising the Olympics is a challenge from every perspective, butit is also an extraordinary opportunity for Chinese citizens to show the world that they have understood the universal values and spirit of the Olympics.
The EU is fully resolved to engage in a mutually beneficial partnership, aimed at establishing an area of shared prosperity, closer political association and progressive economic integration, andbased on adherence to universal values, such as democracy, respect for human rights, the rule of law, and gender equality.