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REPORT (2025/2027(INI))

On the deliberations of the Committee on Petitions in 2023

A-10-2025-0063

Committee on Petitions · Rapporteur: Gheorghe Falcă

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This resolution reports on the Committee on Petitions' work in 2023, covering petitions received, their subjects, and the committee's activities. It calls for better awareness of petition rights, improved cooperation with the Commission and Member States, and action on issues like environmental protection, disability rights, and the rule of law.

Key points

  1. In 2023, Parliament received 1,452 petitions, up 16.2% from 2022; 429 were inadmissible and 13 withdrawn.
  2. Calls for an EU-wide campaign to raise awareness of petition rights, reduce inadmissible petitions, and improve the Petitions Portal's accessibility.
  3. Urges enhanced cooperation between EU institutions and national authorities, with timely responses to petitions within three months.
  4. Calls on the Commission to clarify its enforcement approach, provide updates on infringement procedures, and launch procedures where needed.
  5. Condemns harassment and intimidation during the fact-finding visit to Catalonia and regrets lack of implementation of recommendations.
  6. Highlights petitions on Schengen enlargement, supporting Romania and Bulgaria's full membership as of 1 January 2025.
  7. Notes concerns about rule of law in Spain due to proposed Amnesty Law, and on airline hand luggage rules, urging compliance with EU law.
  8. Stresses environmental issues, including illegal logging and brown bear management, and calls for proper implementation of EU environmental law.
  9. Emphasizes protection of persons with disabilities, including full transposition of the European Accessibility Act and support for autistic persons.
  10. Calls for better follow-up to European Citizens' Initiatives and continued improvements to the Petitions Web Portal.

Who is affected

  • EU citizens and residents who exercise their right to petition Parliament.
  • The European Commission, which is urged to improve enforcement and transparency.
  • Member States, which are called on to respond to petitions within three months.
  • Persons with disabilities, who are targeted for better accessibility and rights.

Figures and deadlines

  • 1,452 petitions received in 2023, an increase of 16.2% from 2022.
  • 429 petitions declared inadmissible and 13 withdrawn in 2023.
  • 82.4% of petitions submitted via the Petitions Web Portal.
  • Three-month deadline for Member States to respond to petitions.
  • EUR 3 million budget for the European Capital of Local Trade preparatory action.

Legal basis: Articles 10 and 11 TEU, Articles 20, 24, 227, 228, 258, 260 TFEU, Article 44 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights