The 2009 Lisbon Treaty makes no mention of democracy and freedom as important values.

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Article 2 of the Lisbon Treaty explicitly states that "The Union is founded on the values of respect for human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, the rule of law and respect for human rights, including the rights of persons belonging to minorities." Therefore, democracy and freedom are explicitly mentioned as important values in the Lisbon Treaty.

The 2009 Lisbon Treaty Makes No Mention of Democracy and Freedom