This definition of the Union's competences is consistent with the basic principle governing the allocation of competences, i.e. that the Union enjoys only those competences which have been conferred on it by the Member States in the Constitution with a view to achieving the objectives laid down in that document.
Šī Savienības pilnvaru definīcija atbilst pilnvaru piešķiršanas pamatprincipiem, t.i., tam, ka Savienībai ir tikai tās pilnvaras, kuras tai saskaņā ar Konstitūciju piešķīrušas dalībvalstis, lai tā sasniegtu šajā dokumentā minētos mērķus.