This Directive respects fundamental rights and the principles recognised in particular by the Charter, in particular Articles 21 and 39 thereof. Accordingly, it is essential that this Directive be implemented in accordance with those rights and principles by ensuring full respect for, inter alia, the right to the protection of personal data, the right to non-discrimination, the right to vote and to stand as a candidate in elections to the European Parliament, the freedom of movement and of residence and the right to an effective remedy.
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