"conscious of its spiritual and moral heritage, the union is founded on the indivisible, universal values of human dignity, freedom, equality and solidarity; it is based on the principles of democracy and the rule of law. it places the individual at the heart of its activities, by establishing the citizenship of the union and by creating an area of freedom, security and justice. the union contributes to the preservation and to the development of these common values while respecting the diversity of the cultures and traditions of the peoples of europe as well as the national identities of the member states and the organisation of their public authorities at national, regional and local levels; it seeks to promote balanced and sustainable development and ensures free movement of persons, goods, services and capital, and the freedom of establishment. to this end, it is necessary to strengthen the protection of fundamental rights in the light of changes in society, social progress and scientific and technological developments by making those rights more visible in a charter." - from the "preamble" of the charter of fundamental rights of the european union based on the preamble of the european union, it is reasonable to conclude that the organization a) seeks to control the world's economy. b) was created to resist the advances of nazi germany. c) prevents companies from using their resources as they see fit. d) seeks to create a system in which all people and nations participate freely.