Article 12 -- freedom of assembly and of association1. everyone has the right to freedom of peaceful assembly and to freedom of association at all levels, in particular in political, trade union and civic matters, which implies the right of everyone to form and to join trade unions for the protection of his or her interests.2. political parties at union level contribute to expressing the political will of the citizens of the union.
what is the main idea of article 12?
people have the right to trade goods and services in business.
people have the right to protect their own business investments.
people have the right to organize groups for economic, social, and political reasons.
people cannot form political parties because it will divide the nations of the union.