EU minimum wages range from €477 in Bulgaria to €2,571 in Luxembourg. 22 out of 27 EU countries have national minimum wages. Denmark, Italy, Austria, Finland and Sweden have no minimum wage
Adopted by UN General Assembly in 1966, entered force in 1976. Contains 31 articles divided into five parts. Part of International Bill of Human Rights alongside UDHR and ICCPR
All humans are born free and equal in dignity and rights. Rights are inalienable and cannot be discriminated based on any factor. Everyone has the right to life, liberty, security and freedom of movement
Charter based on universal values of dignity, freedom, equality and solidarity. Human dignity is inviolable and must be respected. Freedom of thought, expression, assembly and association guaranteed. Everyone has right to education, work, property and asylum
All peoples have right of self-determination and freedom to pursue development. States must promote realization of rights without discrimination. No restrictions allowed on rights beyond those in Covenant
All humans are born free and equal. Rights cannot be denied based on sex, race, language, religion. Everyone has the right to life, freedom from slavery and torture. Law should be equal for all and applied uniformly