European Commission and Council of the European Union and European Parliament 12 December 2007, Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union#TITLE V - CITIZENS' RIGHTS#Article 40 - Right to vote and to stand as a candidate at municipal elections

Article 36 Access to services of general economic interest The Union recognises and respects access to services of general economic interest as provided for in national laws and practices, in accordance with the Treaties, in order to promote the social and territorial cohesion of the Union.