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Report (2025/2027(INI)) 2025-05-13
Deliberations of the Committee on Petitions in 2023
14.5.2025 A10-0063/4
Amendment 4
Sandra Gómez López
on behalf of the S&D Group
Report A10-0063/2025
Gheorghe Falcă
Deliberations of the Committee on Petitions in 2023
(2025/2027(INI))
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 1. Emphasises Committee on Petition’s fundamental role in protecting and promoting the rights of EU citizens and residents by ensuring that petitioners’ concerns and complaints are examined in a timely, effective and appropriate manner and that petitioners are informed about the actions taken and progress made on their petitions; recalls that all petitions are treated through an open, democratic and transparent petition process; | 1. Emphasises Committee on Petition’s fundamental role in protecting and promoting the rights of EU citizens and residents by ensuring that petitioners’ concerns and complaints are examined in a timely, effective and appropriate manner and that petitioners are informed about the actions taken and progress made on their petitions; further stresses that the Committee on Petitions must prioritise petitions relating to social, economic and environmental justice, and ensure that the right to petition is an effective tool for empowering working people, rural communities and marginalised groups; recalls that all petitions are treated through an open, democratic and transparent petition process; emphasises that the right to petition must particularly empower those facing structurally disadvantaged situations; calls for the petition process to remain an accessible instrument for all segments of the population; |
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14.5.2025 A10-0063/5
Amendment 5
Sandra Gómez López
on behalf of the S&D Group
Report A10-0063/2025
Gheorghe Falcă
Deliberations of the Committee on Petitions in 2023
(2025/2027(INI))
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 2. Welcomes the successful contribution the Committee on Petitions made to dealing with the case of the repatriation of children, together with their mothers, who were detained for years in dire conditions in Syrian refugee camps and suffering from serious illness, malnutrition, severe psychological pressure and whose health conditions were worsening day by day; appreciates that the main legal arguments supported unanimously in PETI were substantially backed by the Danish Supreme Court in its order to offer repatriation and support by the Danish foreign ministry to both the children concerned and their mothers; | 2. Welcomes the successful contribution the Committee on Petitions made to dealing with the case of the repatriation of children, together with their mothers, who were detained for years in dire conditions in Syrian refugee camps and suffering from serious illness, malnutrition, severe psychological pressure and whose health conditions were worsening day by day; appreciates that the main legal arguments supported unanimously in PETI were substantially backed by the Danish Supreme Court in its order to offer repatriation and support by the Danish foreign ministry to both the children concerned and their mothers; regrets that such humanitarian crises were not addressed earlier; urges the establishment of permanent emergency mechanisms to ensure the swift and unconditional repatriation and protection of vulnerable groups, particularly children and their families, regardless of political considerations; |
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14.5.2025 A10-0063/6
Amendment 6
Sandra Gómez López
on behalf of the S&D Group
Report A10-0063/2025
Gheorghe Falcă
Deliberations of the Committee on Petitions in 2023
(2025/2027(INI))
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 3. Reiterates the importance of a continuous public debate on the EU’s fields of activity in order to ensure that citizens are properly informed about the scope of the Union’s competences and the different levels of decision-making; calls for an EU-wide enhanced structured information and communication campaign in all EU official languages in collaboration with national and regional ombudsmen, NGOs, and educational institutions to increase awareness of petition rights among citizens from all Member States, particularly addressing rural and disadvantaged communities and marginalised groups, as well as, remote islands and regions; proposes an expansion of outreach efforts through social media and local community events, emphasises the need for broader awareness-raising campaigns, through the active involvement of communications services, to help increase citizens’ knowledge about their right to petition, as well as the scope of the EU’s responsibilities and the competences of the Committee on Petitions, with a view to reducing the number of inadmissible petitions and enhancing citizen engagement in the decision-making process; recommends improving the digital accessibility of the Petitions Portal, including through adaptations for people with disabilities and higher quality translations into all official EU languages; recommends exploring the potential of the existing IT tools in order to increase citizens’ support on the portal, including through redirecting options to relevant complaint mechanisms; | 3. Reiterates the importance of a continuous public debate on the EU’s fields of activity in order to ensure that citizens are properly informed; calls for an EU-wide enhanced structured information and communication campaign in all EU official languages in collaboration with national and regional ombudsmen, NGOs, and educational institutions to increase awareness of petition rights among citizens from all Member States, particularly addressing rural and disadvantaged communities and marginalised groups, as well as, remote islands and regions; proposes an expansion of outreach efforts through social media and local community events, emphasises the need for broader awareness-raising campaigns, through the active involvement of communications services, to help increase citizens’ knowledge about their right to petition, as well as the scope of the EU’s responsibilities and the competences of the Committee on Petitions, with a view to reducing the number of inadmissible petitions and enhancing citizen engagement in the decision-making process; recommends improving the digital accessibility of the Petitions Portal, including through adaptations for people with disabilities and higher quality translations into all official EU languages; recommends exploring the potential of the existing IT tools in order to increase citizens’ support on the portal, including through redirecting options to relevant complaint mechanisms; |
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14.5.2025 A10-0063/7
Amendment 7
Sandra Gómez López
on behalf of the S&D Group
Report A10-0063/2025
Gheorghe Falcă
Deliberations of the Committee on Petitions in 2023
(2025/2027(INI))
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 4. Recalls the European dimension of the Committee on Petitions, which can be addressed by citizens from all 27 Member States on issues that fall within the scope of the EU Treaties and EU law; believes that the Committee has a special responsibility to uphold this European dimension and to demonstrate the added value of European unity and integration to citizens; | 4. Recalls the European dimension of the Committee on Petitions, which can be addressed by citizens from all 27 Member States on issues that fall within the scope of the EU Treaties and EU law; believes that the Committee has a special responsibility to uphold this European dimension and to demonstrate the added value of European unity and integration to citizens; underlines that the European dimension must be based on solidarity, the promotion of social and economic rights, the protection of minority languages and cultures, and the active fight against climate change; |
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14.5.2025 A10-0063/8
Amendment 8
Sandra Gómez López
on behalf of the S&D Group
Report A10-0063/2025
Gheorghe Falcă
Deliberations of the Committee on Petitions in 2023
(2025/2027(INI))
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 5. Points out that petitions constitute a unique opportunity for Parliament and the other EU institutions to directly connect with EU citizens and maintain a regular dialogue with them, particularly in cases where they are affected by the misapplication or breach of EU law; stresses the need for enhanced cooperation between the EU institutions and national, regional and local authorities on inquiries regarding the implementation of, and compliance with, EU law; believes that such cooperation is crucial to address and resolve citizens’ concerns over the application of EU law and that it contributes to strengthening the democratic legitimacy and accountability of the Union; calls, therefore, for the participation of Member States’ representatives in committee meetings and for timely and detailed responses to requests for clarification or information sent by the Committee on Petitions to national authorities; | 5. Points out that petitions constitute a unique opportunity for Parliament and the other EU institutions to directly connect with EU citizens and maintain a regular dialogue with them, particularly in cases where they are affected by the misapplication or breach of EU law; stresses the need for enhanced cooperation between the EU institutions and national, regional and local authorities on inquiries regarding the implementation of, and compliance with, EU law; believes that such cooperation is crucial to address and resolve citizens’ concerns over the application of EU law and that it contributes to strengthening the democratic legitimacy and accountability of the Union; calls, therefore, for the participation of Member States’ representatives in committee meetings and for timely and detailed responses to requests for clarification or information sent by the Committee on Petitions to national authorities; notes the increase in the number of petitions received in 2023 addressing structural disparities, including in remuneration and retirement income among population groups; calls for these concerns to be systematically analysed and addressed through coordinated action with the relevant committees and the Commission; further calls for enhanced protection and support for individuals exposed to abuse or exclusion who face obstacles in accessing appropriate support mechanisms and justice; |
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14.5.2025 A10-0063/9
Amendment 9
Sandra Gómez López
on behalf of the S&D Group
Report A10-0063/2025
Gheorghe Falcă
Deliberations of the Committee on Petitions in 2023
(2025/2027(INI))
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 6. Recalls that petitions contribute considerably to the exercise of the Commission’s role as the guardian of the Treaties by providing citizens with an additional tool to report alleged breaches of EU law; stresses that constructive cooperation between the Committee on Petitions and the Commission through timely and detailed answers from the Commission, which are based on thorough examinations of the issues raised in petitions, is essential to ensure the successful treatment of petitions; | 6. Recalls that petitions contribute considerably to the exercise of the Commission’s role as the guardian of the Treaties by providing citizens with an additional tool to report alleged breaches of EU law; stresses that constructive cooperation between the Committee on Petitions and the Commission through timely and detailed answers from the Commission, which are based on thorough examinations of the issues raised in petitions, is essential to ensure the successful treatment of petitions; urges the Commission to systematically follow up on petitions that highlight social injustice, precarious employment, environmental degradation and discrimination; |
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14.5.2025 A10-0063/10
Amendment 10
Sandra Gómez López
on behalf of the S&D Group
Report A10-0063/2025
Gheorghe Falcă
Deliberations of the Committee on Petitions in 2023
(2025/2027(INI))
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 10. Strongly condemns the harassment and intimidation to which the official members of the Delegation of the Committee on Petitions were subjected during their fact-finding visit to Barcelona from 18 to 20 December 2023, with the aim of assessing in situ the language immersion model in Catalonia, its effects on families moving to and residing in the Autonomous Community, as well as on multilingualism and non-discrimination and the principle of the rule of law; | 10. Condemns all forms of intimidation and insists that peaceful civic activism, including the defence of linguistic and cultural rights, must be respected and protected under EU law; recalls that respect for minority languages and rights is an integral part of the European project; |
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14.5.2025 A10-0063/11
Amendment 11
Sandra Gómez López
on behalf of the S&D Group
Report A10-0063/2025
Gheorghe Falcă
Deliberations of the Committee on Petitions in 2023
(2025/2027(INI))
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 11. Condemns the attempted ‘escraches’ (public shaming through doorstep demonstrations), violence and intimidation by separatist entities and groups in Catalonia that were intended to prevent the smooth running of the mission and with which they sought to coerce MEPs so that the outcome of the mission would favour their interests; | 11. Condemns the attempted ‘escraches’ (public shaming through doorstep demonstrations), violence and intimidation by separatist entities and groups, while recognising that the peaceful defence of minority languages and cultures, such as Catalan, must be fully respected in accordance with the principles of pluralism, cultural diversity and human rights as enshrined in the EU Treaties; |
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14.5.2025 A10-0063/12
Amendment 12
Sandra Gómez López
on behalf of the S&D Group
Report A10-0063/2025
Gheorghe Falcă
Deliberations of the Committee on Petitions in 2023
(2025/2027(INI))
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 15. Recalls that cooperation with other committees in Parliament is essential for the comprehensive treatment of petitions; notes that in 2023, 34 requests for opinion (corresponding to 31 petitions) and 223 requests for information were sent to other committees; notes that of the 34 opinions requested, only 25 answers were received by the end of 2023 (in 14 cases an opinion was provided, while in 10 cases the committee decided not to draft an opinion and on four occasions no official decision has been communicated); recalls that petitioners are informed of decisions to request opinions from other committees for the treatment of their petitions; underlines that parliamentary committees should step up their efforts to actively contribute to the examination of petitions by providing their expertise so as to enable Parliament to respond more swiftly and comprehensively to citizens’ concerns; | 15. Recalls that cooperation with other committees in Parliament is essential for the comprehensive treatment of petitions, paying particular attention to petitions on gender equality, family diversity, environmental justice and the linguistic rights of minorities; notes that in 2023, 34 requests for opinion (corresponding to 31 petitions) and 223 requests for information were sent to other committees; notes that of the 34 opinions requested, only 25 answers were received by the end of 2023 (in 14 cases an opinion was provided, while in 10 cases the committee decided not to draft an opinion and on four occasions no official decision has been communicated); recalls that petitioners are informed of decisions to request opinions from other committees for the treatment of their petitions; underlines that parliamentary committees should step up their efforts to actively contribute to the examination of petitions by providing their expertise so as to enable Parliament to respond more swiftly and comprehensively to citizens’ concerns; |
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14.5.2025 A10-0063/13
Amendment 13
Sandra Gómez López
on behalf of the S&D Group
Report A10-0063/2025
Gheorghe Falcă
Deliberations of the Committee on Petitions in 2023
(2025/2027(INI))
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 21. Takes note of the sudden increase in petitions of Spanish origin in the second half of 2023 concerning the risks to the rule of law in Spain as a result of the Spanish Government’s intention to adopt an Amnesty Law contrary to constitutional and European law; | 21. Takes note of the sudden increase in petitions of Spanish origin in the second half of 2023; recalls that legislative initiatives such as Amnesty Law must be respected as sovereign decisions made by democratically elected institutions, in line with the EU’s principles of the rule of law, reconciliation, the protection of fundamental rights and democratic pluralism; |
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