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European Union

Charter of Fundamental Rights

Art. 14

Right to education

Everyone has the right to education and to have access to vocational and continuing trainingThis rights includes the possibility to receive free compulsory educationThe freedom to found educational establishments with due respect for democratic principles and the right of parents to ensure the education and teaching of their children in conformity with their religious, philosophical and pedagogical convictions shall be respected, in accordance with the national laws governing the exercise of such freedom and right.

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Art.24

The rights of the child

1.Children shall have the right to such protection and care as is necessary for their well-being. They may express their views freely. Such views shall be taken into consideration on matters which concern them in accordance with their age and maturity.

2.In all actions relating to children, whether taken by public authorities or private institutions, the child’s best interests must be a primary consideration.

3.Every child shall have the right to maintain on a regular basis a personal relationship and direct contact with both his or her parents, unless that is contrary to his or her interests.

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Art.32

Prohibition of child labor and protection of young people at work

The employment of children is prohibited. The minimum age of admission to employment may not be lower than the minimum school-leaving age, without prejudice to such rules as may be more favorable to young people and except for limited derogations.

Young people admitted to work must have working conditions appropriate to their age and be protected against economic exploitation and any work likely to harm their safety, health and physical, mental , moral or social development or to interfere with their education.

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Art.33

Family and professional life

1.The family shall enjoy legal, economic and social protection.

2.To reconcile family and professional life, everyone shall have the right to protection from dismissal for a reason connected with maternity and the right to paid maternity leave and to parental leave following the birth or adoption of a child