The European Union underlines the importance of respecting human rights and pays special attention to its protection. EU human rights policy actively promotes and protects fundamental human rights, both within its borders and in its relations with third countries. Human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, the rule of law and respect for human rights are values that are built into the foundations of the EU treaties. The EU Charter of Fundamental Rights clearly defined the rights of EU citizens. The Charter represents the legal basis for the protection of human rights at EU level, while at national level, fundamental rights are guaranteed by the constitutional system of each country. All EU institutions (Commission, Parliament and Council) have a role in protecting the human rights. By accessing the EU Charter has become part of the Croatian legal system. The fundamental values of the EU law are respect for human dignity, freedom, equality and democracy, and the rights of minorities, etc. and those are an integral part of the Constitution.