Sie ist bestrebt, eine ausgewogene und nachhaltige Entwicklung zu fördern und stellt den freien Personen-, Dienstleistungs-, Waren- und Kapitalverkehr sowie die Niederlassungsfreiheit sicher.  
The Union contributes to the preservation and to the development of these common values while respecting the diversity of the cultures and traditions of the peoples of Europe as well as the national identities of the Member States and the organisation of their public authorities at national, regional and local levels; it seeks to promote balanced and sustainable development and ensures free movement of persons, services, goods and capital, and the freedom of establishment.  