:''"1. The Union respects and does not prejudice the status under national law of churches and religious associations or communities in the member states.

:''"3. Recognising their identity and their specific contribution, the Union shall maintain an open, transparent and regular dialogue with these churches and organizations."'' {{ref|5}}

==Sources==

===The Proposed 2004 Constitution===

*{{note|4}} [http://www.zenit.org/article-20796?l=english EUROPEAN BISHOPS PRAISE UNION'S NEW TREATY: Says Debate Over Christian Roots Is Not Over]. October 21, 2007.

*{{note|5}} [http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cmsUpload/cg00001re01en.pdf Draft Treaty Amending the Treaty on European Union and the Treaty Establishing the European Community] 5 October 2007

*[http://europa.eu/reform_treaty/index_en.htm Reform Treaty - EUROPA]. October 18-19, 2007.

*[[w:Reform Treaty|''Reform Treaty'' at Wikipedia]]

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