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Draft report (2025/2027(INI)) 2025-03-11
Deliberations of the Committee on Petitions in 2023
Committee on Petitions
Amendment 1
Ana Miranda Paz
Motion for a resolution
Citation 3
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| – having regard to Articles 24 and 227 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) on the right of EU citizens and residents to bring their concerns to the attention of Parliament, | – having regard to Articles 20, 24 and 227 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) on the right of EU citizens and residents to bring their concerns to the attention of Parliament, |
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Amendment 2
Nikos Pappas
Motion for a resolution
Citation 3
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| – having regard to Articles 24 and 227 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) on the right of EU citizens and residents to bring their concerns to the attention of Parliament, | – having regard to Articles 20, 24 and 227 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) on the right of EU citizens and residents to bring their concerns to the attention of Parliament, |
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Amendment 3
Ana Miranda Paz
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| B. whereas in 2023, Parliament received 1 452 petitions, which represents an increase of 16.2 % compared to the 1 217 petitions submitted in 2022 and of 4.0 % compared to the 1 392 petitions registered in 2021; | B. whereas in 2023, Parliament received 1 452 petitions, which represents an increase of 16.2 % compared to the 1 217 petitions submitted in 2022 and of 4.0 % compared to the 1 392 petitions registered in 2021; whereas the total amount of petitions received continues to be sensibly lower than the peak reached in 2013 and 2014, where the Parliament received 2891 and 2715 petitions respectively; |
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Amendment 4
Ana Miranda Paz
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| D. whereas however, the overall number of petitions remains modest in relation to the total population of the EU, revealing that efforts still need to be stepped up to increase citizens’ awareness of their right to petition and the possible usefulness of petitions as a means of drawing the attention of the institutions and the Member States to matters that affect and concern citizens directly; whereas in exercising the right to petition, citizens expect the EU institutions to provide added value in finding a solution to their problems; | D. whereas however, the overall number of petitions remains modest in relation to the total population of the EU, revealing that efforts still need to be stepped up to increase citizens’ awareness of their right to petition and the possible usefulness of petitions as a means of drawing the attention of the institutions and the Member States to matters that affect and concern citizens directly; whereas in exercising the right to petition, citizens expect the EU institutions to take a proactive approach, cooperating with Member States' authorities, within their respective spheres of competence, to provide added value in solving their problems, notably when arising from documented breaches of EU law; |
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Amendment 5
Ana Miranda Paz
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| E. whereas the criteria for the admissibility of petitions are laid down in Article 227 TFEU and Rule 232(1) of Parliament’s Rules of Procedure, which require that petitions must be submitted by an EU citizen or by a natural or legal person who is resident or has a registered office in a Member State and is directly affected by matters falling within the EU’s fields of activity; | E. whereas the criteria for the admissibility of petitions are laid down in Article 227 TFEU and Rule 232(1) of Parliament’s Rules of Procedure, which require that petitions must be submitted by an EU citizen or by a natural or legal person that is resident or has a registered office in a Member State, either individually or in association with others, on matters which fall within the EU’s fields of activity and which affect the petitioners directly, with the latter condition having a very broad interpretation; |
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Amendment 6
Nikos Pappas
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| E. whereas the criteria for the admissibility of petitions are laid down in Article 227 TFEU and Rule 232(1) of Parliament’s Rules of Procedure, which require that petitions must be submitted by an EU citizen or by a natural or legal person who is resident or has a registered office in a Member State and is directly affected by matters falling within the EU’s fields of activity; | E. whereas the criteria for the admissibility of petitions are laid down in Article 227 TFEU and Rule 232(1) of Parliament’s Rules of Procedure, which require that petitions must be submitted by an EU citizen or by a natural or legal person who is resident or has a registered office in a Member State, individually or collectively submitted on matters within the EU's areas of responsibility that affect the petitioners, either directly or indirectly; |
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Amendment 7
Nikos Pappas
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| H. whereas Parliament is the only EU institution directly elected by EU citizens; whereas it has long been at the forefront of the development of the petitions process internationally and has the most open and transparent petitions process in Europe, allowing petitioners to participate fully in its activities; | H. whereas the right to petition the European Parliament is one of the fundamental rights of EU citizens and residents; whereas Parliament is the only EU institution directly elected by EU citizens; whereas it has long been at the forefront of the development of the petitions process internationally and has the most open and transparent petitions process in Europe, allowing petitioners to participate fully in its activities; |
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Amendment 8
Nikos Pappas
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| H a. whereas the right to petition could provide EU citizens and residents with an open, democratic and transparent mechanism to address their elected representatives directly and is therefore essential to enable citizens to participate actively and effectively in the life of the Union; |
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Amendment 9
Nikos Pappas
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| J. whereas the activities of the Committee on Petitions are based on the input provided by petitioners, enabling Parliament to enhance its responsiveness to complaints and concerns relating to the respect for fundamental EU rights and compliance with EU legislation in the Member States; whereas petitions are therefore a useful source of information on instances of misapplication or breaches of EU law, allowing for the assessment and application of EU law and its impact on the rights of EU citizens and residents; | J. whereas the activities of the Committee on Petitions are based on the input provided by petitioners, enabling Parliament to enhance its responsiveness to complaints and concerns relating to the respect for fundamental EU rights and compliance with EU legislation in the Member States; whereas, through petitions, EU citizens can complain about failures to implement EU law and help detect breaches of EU law; whereas petitions are therefore a useful source of information on instances of misapplication or breaches of EU law, allowing for the assessment and application of EU law and its impact on the rights of EU citizens and residents; |
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Amendment 10
Ana Miranda Paz
Motion for a resolution
Recital J a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| J a. whereas the full potential of the right to petition at EU law is still undermined by the severe shortcomings and deficiencies related to the Commission's strategic approach on enforcing EU law, which is flawed by, inter alia, the persistent absence of legal clarity on the criteria the Commission is using in taking formal action under infringement and EU pilot procedures, very long delays in ending violations of EU law and lack of transparency on the Commission’s handling of EU Pilot and infringement procedures, with no access to documents and detailed information on the exchanges between the Commission's services with Member States, neither for the public nor for MEPs, as elected citizens' representatives; |
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Amendment 11
Nikos Pappas
Motion for a resolution
Recital J a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| J a. whereas, in accordance with Article 17 TEU, the Commission is entrusted with ensuring the proper application of the Treaties and the measures adopted pursuant to them; whereas the Commission’s strategic approach to addressing issues raised in petitions must be fully aligned with the Treaties to ensure their effective and comprehensive follow-up; |
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Amendment 12
Ana Miranda Paz
Motion for a resolution
Recital J b (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| J b. whereas according to art. 17 TEU the Commission should ensure the correct application of the Treaties and of measures adopted pursuant to them; whereas the Commission's strategic approach in addressing issues raised in petitions must be fully consistent with the Treaties in order to ensure the most effective petitions' follow-up, aiming at guaranteeing full and timely protection of citizens' rights arising from EU law; |
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Amendment 13
Ana Miranda Paz
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| K. whereas each petition is considered and examined carefully, efficiently and transparently; whereas all petitioners have the right to receive a reply informing them about the decision on admissibility and follow-up actions taken by the committee within a reasonable period of time, in their own language or in the language used in the petition; | K. whereas each petition is considered and examined carefully, efficiently and transparently; whereas each petitioner has the right to have his or her petition handled impartially and fairly in full compliance with the right to good administration set out in Article 41 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union; whereas all petitioners have the right to receive a reply informing them about the decision on admissibility and follow-up actions taken by the committee within a reasonable period of time, in their own language or in the language used in the petition; |
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Amendment 14
Nikos Pappas
Motion for a resolution
Recital K a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| K a. whereas prompt and effective responses by the Commission and Member States to the issues raised in the petitions, along with appropriate compensation and redress for petitioners who have suffered as a result of violations of EU law, strengthen the trust they place in the Union and its policies; whereas, consequently, it is crucial to uphold high standards in the implementation of this right and in the handling of petitions; |
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Amendment 15
Ana Miranda Paz
Motion for a resolution
Recital N
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| N. whereas when adopting its meeting agenda, the Committee on Petitions pays attention to petitions and topics with a high degree of relevance for discussion at EU level and to the need to maintain a balanced geographical coverage of topics according to the petitions received; | N. whereas when adopting its meeting agenda, the Committee on Petitions should pay greater attention to petitions and topics with a high degree of relevance for discussion at EU level, fully complying with its main goal to address issues related to violations of EU law as well as loopholes and shortcomings in the existing EU law's provisions, maintaining a balanced geographical coverage of topics according to the petitions received; whereas the Committee on Petitions should ensure a more balanced geographical coverage in organising its fact-finding missions in order to live up to its duties to ensure a European dimension in its main follow-up action taken on petitions received; |
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Amendment 16
Jana Toom, Michał Kobosko
Motion for a resolution
Recital Q
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| Q. whereas in 2023, the Committee on Petitions held four fact-finding visits; | Q. Whereas in 2023, the Committee on Petitions held four fact-finding visits. Members travelled to Romania to examine the management and the protection of the brown bear population and illegal logging, to Donegal (Ireland) to investigate the use of defective mica blocks in construction in Ireland and to Catalonia (Spain) to assess in situ the language immersion model in Catalonia. PETI members were also part of a joint delegation of EMPL, LIBE and PETI that travelled to New York to attend the 16th session of the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD COSP); |
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Amendment 17
Nikos Pappas
Motion for a resolution
Recital Q
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| Q. whereas in 2023, the Committee on Petitions held four fact-finding visits; | Q. whereas in 2023, the Committee on Petitions held four fact-finding visits; whereas there is a need for enhanced communication at the national level, both before and during fact-finding visits, to ensure that citizens and civil society are invited to engage in an open dialogue with the EP delegation on the ground and understand that it is actively addressing the issues that affect their lives; |
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Amendment 18
Ana Miranda Paz
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 1 a. Commends the significant contribution given by the Committee on Petitions, with its work, for the adoption of the new Environmental Crime Directive, which aims at helping achieving the European Green Deal objectives by providing a comprehensive and up-to-date list of environmental offences as well as fighting, through means of criminal law, the most serious breaches of environmental obligations, which risk to provoke devastating effects on both the environment and human health; |
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Amendment 19
Ana Miranda Paz
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 1 b. Highlights the valuable inputs the Committee on Petitions provided for, through its accurate assessment of petitions received, on the Energy Charter Treaty, whose related issues ended up, in line with the petitioners' requests, with the Council decision on the withdrawal of the Union from the Energy Charter Treaty, as this latter was considered no longer compatible with the EU's climate goals under the European Green Deal and the Paris Agreement; |
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Amendment 20
Ana Miranda Paz
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 c (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 1 c. Underlines the key work performed by the Committee on Petitions on the protection of workers' rights against discriminations and the abuse of fixed-term contracts in the public sector in Italy; appreciates that the Commission took into duly account the very sound legal documents provided for by the petitioners, carefully assessed in various Committee on Petitions' meetings, deciding to defer Italy before the Court of Justice of the European Union for failing to end the abusive use of fixed-term contracts and discriminatory employment conditions, in breach of Council Directive 1999/70/EC; |
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Amendment 21
Ana Miranda Paz
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 d (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 1 d. Stresses the paramount activities carried out by the Committee on Petitions in dealing with petitions submitted on behalf of 91 organisations, which are part of the Fossil Free Politics coalition, calling for holding the fossil fuel industry to account for its role in the energy and cost of living crisis as well as for ending fossil-fuel influence in the EU decision-making; underlines the overwhelming evidence brought up to light by petitioners, based on independent academic research, showing that since many years fossil fuel industry had full awareness about the dangers on climate posed by its products and, rather than supporting a transition to a future based on renewable energy, has chosen to spread climate denialism and disinformation; |
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Amendment 22
Ana Miranda Paz
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 e (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 1 e. Highlights the high quality work performed by the Committee on Petitions on the impact of climate change on social security and the most vulnerable groups as well as on compensation for victims of climate change disasters, confirming the significant improvements achieved over the last years by climate change detection and attribution science, which was already successfully used by citizens and associations to pursuing legal action to hold fossil fuel companies and governments accountable for their contribution to, or failure to take action on, climate change; |
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Amendment 23
Ana Miranda Paz
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 f (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 1 f. Welcomes the successful contribution gave by the Committee on Petitions in dealing with the case of the repatriation of children, together with their mothers, who were detained for years in dire conditions in Syrian refugees’ camps and suffering serious illness, malnutrition, severe psychological pressure and whose health conditions were worsening day in day out; appreciates that the main legal arguments supported unanimously in the Committee on Petitions were substantially backed by the Danish Supreme Court in its order to offer repatriation and support by the Danish foreign ministry to both the concerned children and their mothers; |
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Amendment 24
Ana Miranda Paz
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 g (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 1 g. Commends the paramount work performed by the Committee on Petitions on the petitions' case concerning the Akamas peninsula, the most biodiverse area in Cyprus, experiencing for decades repeated systemic violations of the Habitats Directive and Birds Directive, in an overall context lacking of effective and legally binding measures to protect this area and with recent plans brought forward by the Cypriot competent authorities, leading to have devastating effects on the Akamas very fragile natural ecosystems, in violation of the EU environmental legislation; underlines that, following the activities carried out in the Committee on Petititions on this, on 13 March 2024 the Commission decided to refer Cyprus to the Court of Justice of the European Union for the failure by the Cypriot authorities to comply with the Habitats Directive; regrets that in nearly a year following that decision, the Commission did not submit any file to the Court, thus failing to officially starting the legal proceeding; |
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Amendment 25
Cristian Terheş
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 1 a. Applauds the PETI Committee for the debate of petition 1168/2023, submitted by Mihai Igna on behalf of the Association "Together We Bring Prosperity", which called for the restitution of Romania's national treasures and historical archives held in Russia; underlines the significant historical importance of this debate, especially in the context of the ongoing war in Ukraine, as it underscores the broader issues of cultural preservation and the protection of national heritage in times of geopolitical conflict; undrlines that the PETI Committee’s engagement with this matter reflects its commitment to safeguarding romanian citizens rights and Romania's historical legacy and supporting its rightful claims on the international stage; recalls the subsequent plenary resolution on the Return of Romanian national treasure illegally appropriated by Russia; |
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Amendment 26
Nikos Pappas
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 1 a. Emphasizes the necessity to revise the Parliament's Rules of Procedure to enhance the strategic significance of the Committee on Petitions, including its role in the Plenary’s activities and within the framework of the European Parliament's legislative initiatives under Article 225 TFEU. This revision should aim to strengthen the overall follow-up actions on petitions received and increase their use as a crucial tool to effectively address shortcomings in current EU law that adversely affect citizens' rights, thereby reinforcing the democratic process by ensuring that citizens' concerns are more directly integrated into legislative actions and decision-making; |
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Amendment 27
Sandra Gómez López, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus, Annalisa Corrado, Isilda Gomes, Hana Jalloul Muro, Sandro Ruotolo, Alex Agius Saliba
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 2. 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; reiterates its call, in this regard, 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; | 2. 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; reiterates its call, in this regard, 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; calls for enhanced information and communication campaigns on the right to petition, ensuring that citizens from all Member States can fully exercise this right, with special attention to rural and disadvantaged communities; recommends improving the digital accesibility of the Petitions Portal, including adaptations for people with disabilities and more efficient translations into all official EU languages; |
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Amendment 28
Jana Toom, Michał Kobosko
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 2. 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; reiterates its call, in this regard, 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; | 2. Reiterates the importance of a continuous public debate on the EU’s fields of activity 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 structured information campaign in collaboration with national and regional ombudsmen in all EU official languages, NGOs, and educational institutions to increase awareness of petition rights. Proposes and an expansion of outreach efforts through social media and local community events. Emphasizes the need for broader awareness-raising campaigns, through the active involvement of EU 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; |
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Amendment 29
Maria Zacharia
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 2. 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; reiterates its call, in this regard, 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; | 2. 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; reiterates its call, in this regard, 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; stresses the need for information campaigns on the right to petition, targeting isolated and island regions in particular, as well as marginalised groups of citizens, while at the same time simplifying procedures with a view to reducing barriers to citizen participation; |
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Amendment 30
Pál Szekeres
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 2. 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; reiterates its call, in this regard, 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; | 2. 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; reiterates its call, in this regard, for broader awareness-raising campaigns, through the active involvement of communications services and of the European Network of Ombudsmen 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; |
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Amendment 31
Jana Toom, Michał Kobosko
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 2 a. Acknowledges the significant percentage of inadmissible petitions (29.55%) and calls for an implementation of modern automated assistant tools on the Petitions Web Portal to provide real-time recommendations and potential redirect options to relevant complaint mechanisms. Stresses the importance of providing petitioners with clearer explanations when their petitions are deemed inadmissible and offering alternative courses of action; |
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Amendment 32
Jana Toom, Michał Kobosko
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 b (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 2 b. Emphasizes that maintaining political and geographical balance in the treatment of petitions is crucial. Highlights that the timely and constructive avoidance of domestic petitions, along with clear instructions about alternative courses of action, could improve the efficiency of the Committee and maintain petitions as an important instrument for direct citizen engagement with EU institutions; |
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Amendment 33
Maria Zacharia
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 4. 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; | 4. 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; regrets that, in many cases, Member States and national authorities fail to reply to letters from the Committee on Petitions requesting clarifications or information concerning petitions; calls on the Committee on Petitions to regularly publish, once a year for instance, the number of letters that Member States have not replied to and the subjects of the relevant petitions; |
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Amendment 34
Nikos Pappas
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 4 a. Highlights that Petitioners have the right to be informed in a transparent manner about the applicable rules and conditions for reimbursement of expenses for attending PETI meetings in person. Recalls the participation of petitioners in PETI Committee meetings is governed by Article 9 of the Bureau Decision of 24 June 2024 laying down rules on public hearings and stating the only requirement for the petitioner is that their place of origin is inside the Union. Draws attention to the fact that a number of petitioners have been required to make available information on their financial situation as a condition to be able to present their petitions to the Committee and be reimbursed. Reiterates the importance of delivering on petitioner's expectations regarding their equal treatment and the protection of their right to present their petitions to the Committee and be reimbursed for the expenses in the terms of Article 9 above regardless of their financial situation, with respect to the applicable rules including non-disclosure of sensitive personal data without a lawful basis. Stresses that the provision of such assistance is meant to remove existing barrier, ensure transparency, increase fairness, and guarantee the exercise of the right to petition; |
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Amendment 35
Sandra Gómez López, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus, Annalisa Corrado, Isilda Gomes, Hana Jalloul Muro, Sandro Ruotolo, Alex Agius Saliba
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 4 a. Recalls occasional situations when the committee Chair and the Coordinators of political groups were unable to take decisions that would have been consensus-based and would have reflected a large majority of the Committee on Petitions, which culminated on the request for an opinion from the EP Legal Service on "Implementation of the Rules of Procedure with regard to the vote on petitions dealt with in committee meetings when there is no unanimity" (issued in January 2023) and in the request to the Committee on Constituonal Affairs (AFCO) for "interpretation of the concept of large majority as referred to in the Rules of Procedure" (delivered in October 2023); regrets the occasional lack of clarity on the implementation of the EP Rules of Procedures and the PETI Guidelines in the conduct of meetings and votes in the Committee on Petitions and calls for lessons to be learnt in the current legislative term; |
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Amendment 36
Ana Miranda Paz
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 6. Reiterates its call on the Commission to regularly update the Committee on Petitions on developments in infringement proceedings and to ensure that the Committee on Petitions gets access to the relevant info on infringement procedures which were launched based on petitions received, and on EU Pilot procedures; is of the opinion that increased transparency and regular feedback on the handling of ongoing infringement procedures by the Commission would be beneficial for the Committee’s follow-up of open petitions; welcomes the recent initiative of the Commission to include petitions in the search system of the infringement register of the Commission; | 6. Reiterates its call on the Commission to provide legal clarification on the key criteria underpinning its strategic approach on enforcing EU law, regularly used in its replies given to petitions, like “issue of wider principle”, “systemic failure to enforce EU law” and "serious damage caused to EU financial interests"; firmly believes that the Committee on Petitions must be given full access to all documents and detailed information related to ongoing and closed EU Pilot and infringement proceedings, which were launched based on petitions received; is of the opinion that full transparency and regular feedback on the handling of ongoing and closed EU pilot and infringement procedures by the Commission would be beneficial for the Committee’s follow-up of open petitions; welcomes the recent initiative of the Commission to include petitions in the search system of the infringement register of the Commission; |
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Amendment 37
Jana Toom, Michał Kobosko
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 6. Reiterates its call on the Commission to regularly update the Committee on Petitions on developments in infringement proceedings and to ensure that the Committee on Petitions gets access to the relevant info on infringement procedures which were launched based on petitions received, and on EU Pilot procedures; is of the opinion that increased transparency and regular feedback on the handling of ongoing infringement procedures by the Commission would be beneficial for the Committee’s follow-up of open petitions; welcomes the recent initiative of the Commission to include petitions in the search system of the infringement register of the Commission; | 6. Reiterates its call on the Commission to regularly update the Committee on Petitions on developments in infringement proceedings and to ensure that the Committee on Petitions gets access to the relevant info on infringement procedures and legislative initiatives which were launched based on petitions received, and on EU Pilot procedures; is of the opinion that increased transparency and regular feedback on the handling of ongoing infringement procedures by the Commission would be beneficial for the Committee’s follow-up of open petitions; welcomes the recent initiative of the Commission to include petitions in the search system of the infringement register of the Commission; |
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Amendment 38
Ana Miranda Paz
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 6 a. Believes that Commission’s own target of 12 months to refer infringement cases to the CJEU, if the failure by a Member State to transpose a legislative directive persists, should be extented to all other infringement cases with the view to improving its overall strategic approach on the enforcement of EU Law, thus ensuring an effective and rapid response to EU law's violations, aiming at safeguarding the integrity of EU law, preventing irreversible socio-economic and environmental damages from occurring and meeting the pressing need for citizens and business to enjoy the benefit arising from the correct and timely application of EU law throughout the Union; |
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Amendment 39
Nikos Pappas
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 6 a. Stresses that, to fully harness the potential of the right to petition, it is crucial for the Commission to conduct timely and proactive investigations into well-drafted petitions, with particular emphasis on those highlighting violations of rights affecting a large number of citizens and residents within the EU, as well as further breaches of EU law related to systemic deficiencies being investigated under ongoing infringement procedures; |
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Amendment 40
Ana Miranda Paz
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 b (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 6 b. Finds it worrying the way the Commission is keeping handling infringement procedures launched against Member States, including those related to issues raised in many petitions; deplores that the Commission was unwilling to put in place the necessary measures to highly improve transparency and effectiveness of its management of infringement procedures, which are still extremely opaque, lengthy and at odds even with the Commission's own benchmarks, as also outlined by the European Court of Auditors in its Special Report titled “Enforcing EU law”; regrets that the Commission is keeping stalled in the pre-contentious phase for many years a large amount of infringement procedures, with no referral to the CJEU, despite the persistent failure by the concerned Member States to bring to an end the violations of EU law provisions or to correctly transpose EU law's provisions within their respective national legal system; |
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Amendment 41
Ana Miranda Paz
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 c (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 6 c. Is concerned that the Commission refused to take any follow-up action on the large majority of petitions received, referring back petitioners at national level, thus leaving them no other option than pursuing lengthy and expensive administrative or judicial procedures to address the denounced breaches of EU law; regrets that this has also happened on petitions denouncing violations of EU law taking place in Member States in which the Commission’s itself had reported the existence of serious problems underming the independence, quality and efficiency of their judiciary; |
Or. en
Amendment 42
Nikos Pappas
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 b (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 6 b. Regrets that the Commission has declined to act on the vast majority of petitions received, referring petitioners back to the national level, notably to national courts, thereby leaving affected individuals with no choice but to pursue lengthy and costly administrative and judicial procedures, including in cases involving Member States where the Commission has already identified significant flaws undermining the independence, quality, and efficiency of their judiciary; |
Or. en
Amendment 43
Ioan-Rareş Bogdan
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 7. Calls on the Commission to assess whether national authorities are taking the necessary measures to respond to citizens’ concerns as expressed in their petitions where cases of failure to comply with EU law occur and to launch infringement procedures where necessary; believes that early action by the Commission in cases of breaches of EU law is crucial to prevent such breaches from becoming systemic in nature; | 7. Calls on the Commission to assess whether national authorities are taking the necessary measures to respond to citizens’ concerns as expressed in their petitions where cases of failure to comply with EU law occur and to launch infringement procedures where necessary; emphasizes that timely and proactive action by the Commission in cases of breaches of EU law is crucial to prevent that such breaches which could undermine the trust of the citizens in European institutions become systemic in nature; |
Or. en
Amendment 44
Ioan-Rareş Bogdan
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 8. Considers that more active cooperation between Member States and the Committee on petitions would be necessary to unblock those petitions requiring prompt responses and reactions from the national authorities; | 8. Emphasizes the need for enhanced and more active cooperation between Member States and the Committee on petitions in order to unblock those petitions requiring prompt responses and reactions from the national authorities. Stresses that an improved coordination and dialogue would facilitate a more efficient handling of citizens' concerns, prevent unnecessary delays and strengthen the effectiveness of the petition process; |
Or. en
Amendment 45
Nikos Pappas
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 8. Considers that more active cooperation between Member States and the Committee on petitions would be necessary to unblock those petitions requiring prompt responses and reactions from the national authorities; | 8. Considers that more active cooperation between Member States and the Committee on Petitions would be necessary to unblock those petitions requiring prompt responses and reactions from the national authorities; regrets the failure of Member States to respond, or the delayed responses that lack real investigations into the petitions, which undermines the effectiveness of the petition process and hampers the timely resolution of issues raised by citizens; |
Or. en
Amendment 46
Nikos Pappas
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 8 a. Believes that it is crucial for national authorities to fully understand the consequences of failing to provide redress for breaches of Union law identified in a petition after its discussion to the Committee on Petitions; |
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Amendment 47
Nikos Pappas
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 b (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 8 b. Proposes that Member States be granted a delay of six months to provide responses to petitions, in order to ensure adequate time for thorough investigation and consideration of the issues raised, while enhancing the quality and effectiveness of the follow-up actions; |
Or. en
Amendment 48
Mireia Borrás Pabón
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 8a. 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; |
Or. es
Amendment 49
Mireia Borrás Pabón
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 b (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 8b. 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; |
Or. es
Amendment 50
Mireia Borrás Pabón
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 c (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 8c. Regrets that the competent education authorities in the region have not implemented the recommendations issued by the Committee on Petitions in its report of 19 March 2024 following the mission, aimed at protecting the linguistic rights of students and their families; |
Or. es
Amendment 51
Sandra Gómez López, Isilda Gomes, Hana Jalloul Muro, Sandro Ruotolo, Annalisa Corrado, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus, Alex Agius Saliba
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 11 a. Stresses the Committee on Petitions' contribution to the structured dialogue with the European Commission in the context of its annual Work Programme cycle, underlining, inter alia, the need for timely responses to individual petitions. the necessity for the Commission staff to use plain, simple and empathetic language when addressing the petitioners' concerns, and the urgency to fight discrimination in the European Union, including initiatives to guarantee equal rights for same-sex couple and rainbow families; stresses the urgency of combating discrimination in the European Union, including initiatives to guarantee equal rights for same-sex couples and diverse families; calls on the Commission and Member States to strengthen measures against all forms of discrimination, including those based on gender, ethnic origin, disability and religion; additionally, requests a detailed follow-up on petitions reporting cases of discrimination and an improvement in the enforcement of anti-discrimination legislation across the EU; |
Or. en
Amendment 52
Jana Toom, Michał Kobosko
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 14. Underlines a slight decrease in the number of petitions submitted on external relations issues compared to 2022; notes that this could be explained by the new geopolitical context in 2023 and in particular a decrease in the number of petitions on the war in Ukraine and a significant increase in petitions dealing with the new conflicts in the Middle East; notes that the Committee on Petitions took account of citizen’s concerns about sanctions, security, conflict resolution, visa policy, progress of EU candidate countries, among other issues, putting on its agenda a number of petitions dealing in particular with questions related to the situation of refugees, in particular of children and on the situation of Venezuelan refugees in the EU; | 14. Highlights a slight decrease in the number of petitions submitted on external relations issues compared to 2022; notes that this could be explained by the new geopolitical context in 2023 and in particular a decrease in the number of petitions on the war in Ukraine and a significant increase in petitions dealing with the new conflicts in the Middle East; notes that the Committee on Petitions took account of citizen’s concerns about sanctions, security, conflict resolution, visa policy, progress of EU candidate countries, among other issues, putting on its agenda a number of petitions dealing in particular with questions related to the situation of refugees, in particular of children and on the situation of Venezuelan refugees in the EU; Acknowledges the efforts of the committees already actively addressing these issues and emphasizes that the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice, and Home Affairs should take note of these petitions in their deliberations; |
Or. en
Amendment 53
Sandra Gómez López, Sandro Ruotolo, Annalisa Corrado, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus, Alex Agius Saliba, Hana Jalloul Muro, Isilda Gomes
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 14. Underlines a slight decrease in the number of petitions submitted on external relations issues compared to 2022; notes that this could be explained by the new geopolitical context in 2023 and in particular a decrease in the number of petitions on the war in Ukraine and a significant increase in petitions dealing with the new conflicts in the Middle East; notes that the Committee on Petitions took account of citizen’s concerns about sanctions, security, conflict resolution, visa policy, progress of EU candidate countries, among other issues, putting on its agenda a number of petitions dealing in particular with questions related to the situation of refugees, in particular of children and on the situation of Venezuelan refugees in the EU; | 14. Underlines a slight decrease in the number of petitions submitted on external relations issues compared to 2022; notes that this could be explained by the new geopolitical context in 2023 and in particular a decrease in the number of petitions on the war in Ukraine and a significant increase in petitions dealing with the new conflicts in the Middle East; regrets that all petitions on the situation in Gaza were closed by decision of the right-wing majority of political groups without giving the petitioners the possibility to present their petitions in a public meeting of the Committee on Petitions, in spite of the International Criminal Court's (ICC) statement that there are reasonable grounds to believe that Israeli leaders committed crimes including starvation, murder, deliberate targeting of civilians and persecution and that Hamas leaders committed crimes including extermination, murder, and hostage-taking, which later prompted the ICC to issue an international arrest warrant against the Israeli Prime-Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the former defence minister Yoav Gallant and the former Hamas commander, citing allegations of war crimes and crimes against humanity;notes that the Committee on Petitions took account of citizen’s concerns about sanctions, security, conflict resolution, visa policy, progress of EU candidate countries, among other issues, putting on its agenda a number of petitions dealing in particular with questions related to the situation of refugees, in particular of children and on the situation of Venezuelan refugees in the EU; regrets the lack of public debate on petitions related to international conflicts and calls for ensuring that all petitions received in this area are handled with the necessary transparency and impartiality; urges that decisions on the admisibility, handling and follow-up of petitions concerning foreign policy matters be made objectively and based on clear criteria, avoiding politicization or partisan blockages; |
Or. en
Amendment 54
Mireia Borrás Pabón
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 16. Draws attention to the significant number of petitions submitted and discussed in relation to citizens’ concerns over the reintroduction of border checks between some Member States raising the problematic aspect of limitation of the free movement of persons within the EU and other aspects such as the strengths and the weaknesses of the extension of the Schengen area, as well as the costs of Non-Schengen; notes, in this regard, the adoption by the Committee on Petitions of a short motion for a resolution on the accession to the Schengen area on 27 June 2023 and the organisation of the public hearing on Schengen Borders, which were issues raised by petitioners on 18 July 2023 in association with the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs; | 16. Draws attention to the significant number of petitions submitted and discussed in relation both to the reintroduction of border checks between some Member States and to the strengths and weaknesses of the enlargement of the Schengen area; notes, in this regard, the adoption by the Committee on Petitions of a short motion for a resolution on the accession to the Schengen area on 27 June 2023 and the organisation of the public hearing on Schengen Borders, which were issues raised by petitioners on 18 July 2023 in association with the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs; |
Or. es
Amendment 55
Adrian-George Axinia, Georgiana Teodorescu, Gheorghe Piperea, Claudiu-Richard Târziu, Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza, Paolo Inselvini, Kosma Złotowski, Chiara Gemma, Ivaylo Valchev, Cristian Terheş
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 16 a. Emphasizes that keeping Member States outside the Schengen Area despite the fulfilment of technical requirements is a discriminatory decision, lacking legal justification, which severely impacts the economy and the four fundamental freedoms of the EU Single Market: free movement of goods, services, capital, and persons; |
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Amendment 56
Ana Miranda Paz
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 16 a. Appreciates the host of activities carried out by the Committee on Petitions, and the related Parliament's resolution, to strongly support for the enlargement of the Schengen area to include Romania and Bulgaria, based on the fact that these countries had already demonstrated since many years compliance with the necessary criteria, their effective fulfilment of Schengen obligations and the positive contribution they had already brought to the Schengen area; welcomes the unanimous decision by the Council for the full entry of both countries into the Schengen area as of 1 January 2025; |
Or. en
Amendment 57
Cristian Terheş
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 16 a. Commends the significant role played by the PETI Committee in combating discrimination against Romanian and Bulgarian citizens during the period in which their countries were not admitted to the Schengen Area; underlines that the PETI committee’s efforts in advocating for equal treatment and addressing the unjustified barriers faced by these citizens have been invaluable in promoting fairness and solidarity within the European Union; recalls in this regard the debate in the PETI Committee regarding petition 0004/2023, submitted by Răzvan Eugen Nicolescu on behalf of the "Asociația pentru Energie Curată și Combaterea Schimbărilor Climatice", as well as the subsequent plenary resolution on the Accession to the Schengen area adopted under Rule 227(2); |
Or. en
Amendment 58
Mireia Borrás Pabón
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 16a. 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; |
Or. es
Amendment 59
Pál Szekeres
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 17. Underlines the work of the Committee on Petitions in connection with petitions relating to common rules on a single standard for hand luggage dimensions, highlighting citizens’ concerns about the inconvenience and discomfort caused by inconsistent rules on airline carry-on luggage and the resulting hidden costs; emphasises its call for compliance with a relevant European Court of Justice ruling in the context of the revision of EU air services legislation; points, in this regard, to the short motion for a resolution on standardised dimensions for carry-on luggage adopted by the Committee on Petitions on 20 September 2023 followed by the adoption of a resolution by single vote of the European Parliament on 4 October 2023; welcomes the fact that in November 2023 the Commission put forward a review of the passenger rights framework and a series of proposals designed to improve the experience of passengers and travellers, including the requirement of a limited number of common sizes and weights to reduce the confusion; | 17. Underlines the work of the Committee on Petitions in connection with petitions relating to common rules on a single standard for hand luggage dimensions, highlighting citizens’ concerns about the inconvenience and discomfort caused by inconsistent rules on airline carry-on luggage and the resulting hidden costs; emphasises its call for compliance with a relevant European Court of Justice ruling in the context of the revision of EU air services legislation; points, in this regard, to the short motion for a resolution on standardised dimensions for carry-on luggage adopted by the Committee on Petitions on 20 September 2023 followed by the adoption of a resolution by single vote of the European Parliament on 4 October 2023; welcomes the fact that in November 2023 the Commission put forward a review of the passenger rights framework and a series of proposals designed to improve the experience of passengers and travellers, including the requirement of a limited number of common sizes and weights to reduce the confusion; Notes with regret that passangers with disabilities are still facing too many barriers while travelling, especially in case of multimodal journeys; regretfully, public transport systems of many Member States do not comply with the requirements of United Nations Convention on the Rights for Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) either; |
Or. en
Amendment 60
Mireia Borrás Pabón
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 18. Notes that environmental issues remained an area of serious concern for petitioners in 2023 with more than 21 % of petitions dedicated to environmental issues; regrets that some of these petitions allege incorrect implementation of EU legislation by the Member States, with some Member States already facing infringement procedures for the breach of EU environmental laws; notes that numerous petitions describe complaints about air quality, noise pollution, waste management/treatment, the deterioration of natural ecosystems and violation of the Habitats Directive in different Member States; highlights the public hearing on the state of implementation of the Habitats Directive organised on 24 May 2023; notes the work the Committee on Petitions continued to carry out in 2023 on the impact of climate change in different fields, not only in the environmental area, but also in the use of land, putting a number of petitions received on these topics on the agenda; points to the workshop on the impact of climate change on social security and the most vulnerable groups organised on 22 March 2023 and also to the presentation of the study on compensation for victims of climate change disasters on 18 July 2023; | 18. Notes that environmental issues remained an area of serious concern for petitioners in 2023 with more than 21 % of petitions dedicated to environmental issues; notes that numerous petitions describe complaints about air quality, noise pollution, waste management/treatment, the deterioration of natural ecosystems and violation of the Habitats Directive in different Member States; highlights the public hearing on the state of implementation of the Habitats Directive organised on 24 May 2023; |
Or. es
Amendment 61
Jana Toom, Michał Kobosko
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 18. Notes that environmental issues remained an area of serious concern for petitioners in 2023 with more than 21 % of petitions dedicated to environmental issues; regrets that some of these petitions allege incorrect implementation of EU legislation by the Member States, with some Member States already facing infringement procedures for the breach of EU environmental laws; notes that numerous petitions describe complaints about air quality, noise pollution, waste management/treatment, the deterioration of natural ecosystems and violation of the Habitats Directive in different Member States; highlights the public hearing on the state of implementation of the Habitats Directive organised on 24 May 2023; notes the work the Committee on Petitions continued to carry out in 2023 on the impact of climate change in different fields, not only in the environmental area, but also in the use of land, putting a number of petitions received on these topics on the agenda; points to the workshop on the impact of climate change on social security and the most vulnerable groups organised on 22 March 2023 and also to the presentation of the study on compensation for victims of climate change disasters on 18 July 2023; | 18. Notes that environmental issues remained an area of serious concern for petitioners in 2023 with more than 21 % of petitions dedicated to environmental issues; regrets that some of these petitions allege incorrect implementation of EU legislation by the Member States, with some Member States already facing infringement procedures for the breach of EU environmental laws; notes that numerous petitions describe complaints about air quality, noise pollution, waste management/treatment, the deterioration of natural ecosystems and violation of the Habitats Directive in different Member States; highlights the public hearing on the state of implementation of the Habitats Directive organised on 24 May 2023; notes the work the Committee on Petitions continued to carry out in 2023 on the impact of climate change in different fields, not only in the environmental area, but also in the use of land, putting a number of petitions received on these topics on the agenda; points to the workshop on the impact of climate change on social security and the most vulnerable groups organised on 22 March 2023 and also to the presentation of the study on compensation for victims of climate change disasters on 18 July 2023; Urges the Commission, together with the Member States, to ensure the correct implementation of EU legislation in the environmental field; calls on the Commission to apply effective measures in cases where the infringement of the EU environmental legislation persists; |
Or. en
Amendment 62
Mireia Borrás Pabón
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 18a. Recalls that another topic on which petitions have been received is the defence of the rights of men and women who are victims of sexual offences; highlights in this regard the important role of the Committee on Petitions in relation to the defence of the rights of victims whose sexual aggressors were imprisoned or had their sentences reduced as a result of the approval in Spain of the 'only yes means yes' law; |
Or. es
Amendment 63
Sandra Gómez López, Sandro Ruotolo, Annalisa Corrado, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus, Alex Agius Saliba, Hana Jalloul Muro, Isilda Gomes
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 20. Stresses the importance of delivering on EU citizens’ expectations regarding the protection of the environment and urges the Commission, together with the Member States, to ensure the correct implementation of EU legislation in the environmental field; | 20. Stresses the importance of delivering on EU citizens’ expectations regarding the protection of the environment and urges the Commission, together with the Member States, to ensure the correct implementation of EU legislation in the environmental field; emphasizes that petitions on environmental issues reflect the growing public concern about the climate crisis, urging the Commission and Member States to ensure strict enforcement of EU environmental legislation and prioritize a just ecological transition; highlights the importance of listening to citizens on enviromental matters and strengthening sanctions against Member States that fail to comply with EU environmental regulations; |
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Amendment 64
Adrian-George Axinia, Georgiana Teodorescu, Gheorghe Piperea, Claudiu-Richard Târziu, Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza, Paolo Inselvini, Kosma Złotowski, Chiara Gemma, Ivaylo Valchev, Cristian Terheş
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 20. Stresses the importance of delivering on EU citizens’ expectations regarding the protection of the environment and urges the Commission, together with the Member States, to ensure the correct implementation of EU legislation in the environmental field; | 20. Stresses the importance of delivering on EU citizens’ expectations regarding the protection of the environment should be as important as taking into account the economic realities of each Member State. Excessive regulations have a negative impact on emerging economies. Therefore, each Member State should be allowed to decide about its transition process and the pace of implementation of environmental regulations, on the condition that they do not hinder economic competitiveness; |
Or. en
Amendment 65
Pál Szekeres
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 20. Stresses the importance of delivering on EU citizens’ expectations regarding the protection of the environment and urges the Commission, together with the Member States, to ensure the correct implementation of EU legislation in the environmental field; | 20. Stresses the importance of delivering on EU citizens’ expectations regarding the protection of the environment and urges the Commission, together with the Member States, to ensure the correct implementation of EU legislation in the environmental field and in the field of illegal logging; |
Or. en
Amendment 66
Pál Szekeres
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 20 a. Acknowledges the positive effects of the Facft Finding Visit to Romania from 15 to 18 May 2023, on the management and protection of the brown bear population, however notes with regret that there are still too many fatal accidents caused by brown bares in connection with humans and livestock, therefore further monitoring and cooperation is needed with the national authorities; |
Or. en
Amendment 67
Adrian-George Axinia, Georgiana Teodorescu, Gheorghe Piperea, Claudiu-Richard Târziu, Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza, Paolo Inselvini, Kosma Złotowski, Chiara Gemma, Ivaylo Valchev, Cristian Terheş
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 20 a. Following fact-findingvisit to Romania, stresses the need for a balance between wildlife protection and the safety of citizens. Underlines that each Member State should be allowed to take measures, including population control of the species, in order to prevent threats to the lives and property of its citizens; |
Or. en
Amendment 68
Pál Szekeres
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 21. Stresses the important contribution made by the Committee on Petitions to the protection of the rights of persons with disabilities, as revealed by its treatment of a number of petitions on this sensitive topic; recalls the annual workshop of 29 November 2023 on the rights of persons with disabilities, which the Committee on Petitions held; recalls that its first part focused on how persons with disabilities dealt with the recent crises (energy costs, war, high inflation) and how EU measures helped to overcome these obstacles while the second part addressed the issue of how the European institutions have built inclusive communication with citizens with disabilities; also highlights, in this context, the adoption by the Committee of an opinion in the form of a letter on establishing the European Disability Card and the European Parking Card for persons with disabilities on 29 November 2023; | 21. Stresses the important contribution made by the Committee on Petitions to the protection of the rights of persons with disabilities, as revealed by its treatment of a number of petitions on this sensitive topic; recalls the annual workshop of 29 November 2023 on the rights of persons with disabilities, which the Committee on Petitions held; recalls that its first part focused on how persons with disabilities dealt with the recent crises (energy costs, war, high inflation) and how EU measures helped to overcome these obstacles while the second part addressed the issue of how the European institutions have built inclusive communication with citizens with disabilities; acknowledges in this context the efforts of the services of the European Parliament and notes that not just the best technical but the most accessible solution for deaf citizens must be find in order to communicate with them in their own mother tongue, in national sign languages; requests the modification of the Rules of Procedures in close cooperation with the AFCO committee in order to eliminate the written communication with deaf citizens; also highlights, in this context, the adoption by the Committee of an opinion in the form of a letter on establishing the European Disability Card and the European Parking Card for persons with disabilities on 29 November 2023; |
Or. en
Amendment 69
Jana Toom, Michał Kobosko
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 21. Stresses the important contribution made by the Committee on Petitions to the protection of the rights of persons with disabilities, as revealed by its treatment of a number of petitions on this sensitive topic; recalls the annual workshop of 29 November 2023 on the rights of persons with disabilities, which the Committee on Petitions held; recalls that its first part focused on how persons with disabilities dealt with the recent crises (energy costs, war, high inflation) and how EU measures helped to overcome these obstacles while the second part addressed the issue of how the European institutions have built inclusive communication with citizens with disabilities; also highlights, in this context, the adoption by the Committee of an opinion in the form of a letter on establishing the European Disability Card and the European Parking Card for persons with disabilities on 29 November 2023; | 21. Stresses the important contribution made by the Committee on Petitions to the protection of the rights of persons with disabilities, as revealed by its treatment of a number of petitions on this sensitive topic; recalls the annual workshop of 29 November 2023 on the rights of persons with disabilities, which the Committee on Petitions held; recalls that its first part focused on how persons with disabilities dealt with the recent crises (energy costs, war, high inflation) and how EU measures helped to overcome these obstacles while the second part addressed the issue of how the European institutions have built inclusive communication with citizens with disabilities; also highlights, in this context, the adoption by the Committee of an opinion in the form of a letter on establishing the European Disability Card and the European Parking Card for persons with disabilities on 29 November 2023. Recalls that the Commission should address the cases where the national authorities refuse to recognise the rights for social security benefits for disabled people, thus leaving them without necessary means to cover their basic needs; |
Or. en
Amendment 70
Nikos Pappas
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 22. Underlines the specific protection role played by the Committee on Petitions within the EU in the framework of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities; points to the committee’s important ongoing work in connection with petitions concerning issues on disabilities; notes a slight decrease in the number of petitions on disability in 2023 in comparison with previous years, especially 2022, but stresses nevertheless that it almost doubled compared to 2021; notes that discrimination and access to public transport and employment remain among the main challenges faced by persons with disabilities; points out that the Committee on Petitions paid special attention to the request for the European Disability Statute to recognise the rights of people with autism; welcomes the adoption of a short motion for a resolution on harmonising the rights of autistic people, emphasising the need to improve the access to diagnosis, healthcare, education, employment, accessibility and provision of reasonable accommodation, legal capacity, and lifelong support in the community, culture and sport; | 22. Underlines the specific protection role played by the Committee on Petitions within the EU, particularly in the context of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, and highlights the committee’s important ongoing work on petitions concerning disability-related issues. While noting a slight decrease in the number of petitions on disability in 2023 compared to previous years, especially 2022, it stresses that the number nearly doubled compared to 2021. It further points out that discrimination, access to public transport, and employment continue to be major challenges faced by persons with disabilities, and emphasizes the Committee's special attention to the request for the European Disability Statute to recognize the rights of people with autism. The adoption of a short motion for a resolution on harmonizing the rights of autistic people is welcomed, with particular emphasis on improving access to diagnosis, healthcare, education, employment, accessibility, provision of reasonable accommodation, legal capacity, and lifelong community support, including in culture and sport. Additionally, draws attention to the particular role of the Committee on Petitions in safeguarding the rights of children and their parents, acknowledging the many urgent petitions received on children's rights, which require special attention and action; |
Or. en
Amendment 71
Sandra Gómez López, Annalisa Corrado, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus, Alex Agius Saliba, Hana Jalloul Muro, Isilda Gomes, Sandro Ruotolo
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 22. Underlines the specific protection role played by the Committee on Petitions within the EU in the framework of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities; points to the committee’s important ongoing work in connection with petitions concerning issues on disabilities; notes a slight decrease in the number of petitions on disability in 2023 in comparison with previous years, especially 2022, but stresses nevertheless that it almost doubled compared to 2021; notes that discrimination and access to public transport and employment remain among the main challenges faced by persons with disabilities; points out that the Committee on Petitions paid special attention to the request for the European Disability Statute to recognise the rights of people with autism; welcomes the adoption of a short motion for a resolution on harmonising the rights of autistic people, emphasising the need to improve the access to diagnosis, healthcare, education, employment, accessibility and provision of reasonable accommodation, legal capacity, and lifelong support in the community, culture and sport; | 22. Underlines the specific protection role played by the Committee on Petitions within the EU in the framework of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities; points to the committee’s important ongoing work in connection with petitions concerning issues on disabilities; notes a slight decrease in the number of petitions on disability in 2023 in comparison with previous years, especially 2022, but stresses nevertheless that it almost doubled compared to 2021; notes that discrimination and access to public transport and employment remain among the main challenges faced by persons with disabilities; points out that the Committee on Petitions paid special attention to the request for the European Disability Statute to recognise the rights of people with autism; welcomes the adoption of a short motion for a resolution on harmonising the rights of autistic people, emphasising the need to improve the access to diagnosis, healthcare, education, employment, accessibility and provision of reasonable accommodation, legal capacity, and lifelong support in the community, culture and sport, as well as highlighting the risk of families with autistic children bein targeted by offers of unproven, potentially harmfull and illegal therapies and interventions which may cause serious physical abuse of children; |
Or. en
Amendment 72
Pál Szekeres
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 22. Underlines the specific protection role played by the Committee on Petitions within the EU in the framework of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities; points to the committee’s important ongoing work in connection with petitions concerning issues on disabilities; notes a slight decrease in the number of petitions on disability in 2023 in comparison with previous years, especially 2022, but stresses nevertheless that it almost doubled compared to 2021; notes that discrimination and access to public transport and employment remain among the main challenges faced by persons with disabilities; points out that the Committee on Petitions paid special attention to the request for the European Disability Statute to recognise the rights of people with autism; welcomes the adoption of a short motion for a resolution on harmonising the rights of autistic people, emphasising the need to improve the access to diagnosis, healthcare, education, employment, accessibility and provision of reasonable accommodation, legal capacity, and lifelong support in the community, culture and sport; | 22. Underlines the specific protection role played by the Committee on Petitions within the EU in the framework of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities; points to the committee’s important ongoing work in connection with petitions concerning issues on disabilities; notes a slight decrease in the number of petitions on disability in 2023 in comparison with previous years, especially 2022, but stresses nevertheless that it almost doubled compared to 2021; notes that discrimination, access to public transport, employment, reasonable accommodation, education and the right to independent living remain among the main challenges faced by persons with disabilities; points out that the Committee on Petitions paid special attention to the request for the European Disability Statute to recognise the rights of people with autism; welcomes the adoption of a short motion for a resolution on harmonising the rights of autistic people, emphasising the need to improve the access to diagnosis, healthcare, education, employment, accessibility and provision of reasonable accommodation, legal capacity, and lifelong support in the community, culture and sport; |
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Amendment 73
Ana Miranda Paz
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 22 a. Underlines that the 'European Accessibility Act"1a was adopted on 17 April 2019 and that the deadline sets out in it for its transposition by Member States was on 28 June 2022; points out that the main scope of the European Accessibility Act was to make life easier for at least 87 million of persons with disabilities, facilitating their access to, inter alia, public transport, banking services, computers, TVs, e-books, online shops; deplores that all Member States are still failing to ensure its full and consistent transposition and are keeping accumulating delays, as confirmed by the ongoing infringement proceedings launched against all of them by the Commission; strongly regrets that the Commission, at odd with its own criteria, is keeping nearly all these infringement proceedings halted in the pre-contentious phase, with no referral to the Court of Justice of the European Union, thus failing to properly address this very serious EU law's violation, which severely undermìnes the rights of persons with disabilities; | |
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| 1a Directive (EU) 2019/882 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 April 2019 on the accessibility requirements for products and services |
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Amendment 74
Pál Szekeres
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 23. Recalls the fact that relations with the European Ombudsman represent one of the responsibilities conferred on the Committee on Petitions by Parliament’s Rules of Procedure; welcomes Parliament’s constructive cooperation with the European Ombudsman, with whom the Committee on Petitions shares the objectives of ensuring the transparency, professionalism and integrity of the EU institutions vis-à-vis European citizens, as well as its involvement in the European Network of Ombudsmen; | 23. Recalls the fact that relations with the European Ombudsman represent one of the responsibilities conferred on the Committee on Petitions by Parliament’s Rules of Procedure; welcomes Parliament’s constructive cooperation with the European Ombudsman, with whom the Committee on Petitions shares the objectives of ensuring the transparency, professionalism, efficiency and integrity of the EU institutions vis-à-vis European citizens, as well as its involvement in the European Network of Ombudsmen; |
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Amendment 75
Sandra Gómez López, Alex Agius Saliba, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus, Annalisa Corrado, Isilda Gomes, Hana Jalloul Muro, Sandro Ruotolo
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 23 a. Reminds of the adoption of a report on the functioning of the "Jugendamt (Youth Welfare Office), following a fact-finding visit to Germany, in which the Committee on Petitions insisted that non-German parents should receive full and clear information in their native language at every stage of the legal proceedings relating to children and that the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights should be fully respected, in particular the Article 24 thereof on the rights of the child, to allow every child to maintain a personal relationship and direct contact with both of his/her parents, unless that is contrary to the child' interests; |
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Amendment 76
Sandra Gómez López, Alex Agius Saliba, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus, Annalisa Corrado, Hana Jalloul Muro, Sandro Ruotolo, Isilda Gomes
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 b (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 23 b. Aknowladges a number of petitions and initiatives on the issues of social rights, workers' rights and the rights of the trade unions that recieved due attention and proper follow-up, such as the debate on the European Citizens' Initiative-turned petition "Good Clothes, Fair Pay" focusing on the harmful situation of workers in the global garment and footwear industry due to unfair trading practices, or the European Parliament Oral Question on the Working conditions of teachers in the European Union which was initiated by the Committee of Petitions and which underlined the need to increase prestige and attractiveness of the teaching profession, including in rural, outermost and depopulated areas; |
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Amendment 77
Sandra Gómez López, Alex Agius Saliba, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus, Annalisa Corrado, Isilda Gomes, Hana Jalloul Muro, Sandro Ruotolo
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 c (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 23 c. Recalls the European Parliament study on Homelessness in the EU which was commissioned by the Committee on Petitions and presented in its meeting in November 2023 and which delivered an important contribution on this pressing social and economic challenge which represents one of the most severe forms of societal exclusion, highlighting the need for a public policy change towards preventing homelessness in the first place, inter alia by providing secure and affordable housing; |
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Amendment 78
Sandra Gómez López, Alex Agius Saliba, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus, Annalisa Corrado, Isilda Gomes, Hana Jalloul Muro, Sandro Ruotolo
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 d (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 23 d. Emphasizes the importance for ensuring fair working conditions and the need for greater protection for workers in the EU, urging Member States and the Commission to effectively address concerns raised in petitions related to labour rights and trade unions; highlights the need to ensure the effective enforcement of workers' rights and strenghten legislation on fair wages, workplace safety, and collective bargaining across all Member States; |
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Amendment 79
Cristian Terheş
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 23 a. Recalls the significant number of petitions submitted by EU citizens highlighting abuses committed by the European Commission and Member State institutions during the COVID-19 pandemic; regrets that the PETI Committee has failed to follow up with meaningful actions, leaving citizens unheard and unprotected during these unprecedented times; underlines that this lack of response undermines the trust and accountability citizens rightfully expect from EU institutions in addressing such serious concerns; |
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Amendment 80
Jana Toom, Michał Kobosko
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 24 a. Emphasizes that, when necessary, the European Commission should duly consult the relevant national ombudsman in the course of the petition procedure; |
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Amendment 81
Nikos Pappas
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 25. Stresses that European citizens’ initiatives (ECIs) represent an important instrument for active citizenship and public participation; welcomes the discussion in some meetings of some unsuccessful ECIs which were sometimes subsequently reformulated as petitions, giving citizens the opportunity to present their ideas and hold a constructive debate, while contributing to their participation in the EU’s democratic processes; takes note of the significant number of new ECIs registered by the Commission in 2023, which shows that citizens are seizing the opportunity to use participatory instruments to have a say in policy and lawmaking processes; calls on the Commission to better engage with citizens and give adequate follow-up to successful ECIs; welcomes the important effort put in place to organise, in association with other committees, four public hearings on successful ECIs, which allowed the organisers to present the initiative’s objectives and engage with Members of the European Parliament and representatives of the European Commission; | 25. Stresses that European citizens’ initiatives (ECIs) represent an important instrument for active citizenship and public participation; welcomes the discussion in some meetings of unsuccessful ECIs, which were sometimes subsequently reformulated as petitions, giving citizens the opportunity to present their ideas and hold a constructive debate, while contributing to their participation in the EU’s democratic processes; takes note of the significant number of new ECIs registered by the Commission in 2023, which shows that citizens are seizing the opportunity to use participatory instruments to have a say in policy and lawmaking processes; calls on the Commission to better engage with citizens and give adequate follow-up to successful ECIs; welcomes the important effort put in place to organise, in association with other committees, four public hearings on successful ECIs, which allowed the organisers to present the initiative’s objectives and engage with Members of the European Parliament and representatives of the European Commission; underlines that the Commission's commitment to responding to valid ECIs is essential in maintaining citizens' trust in the ECI as the most significant instrument of participatory democracy; |
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Amendment 82
Pál Szekeres
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 25. Stresses that European citizens’ initiatives (ECIs) represent an important instrument for active citizenship and public participation; welcomes the discussion in some meetings of some unsuccessful ECIs which were sometimes subsequently reformulated as petitions, giving citizens the opportunity to present their ideas and hold a constructive debate, while contributing to their participation in the EU’s democratic processes; takes note of the significant number of new ECIs registered by the Commission in 2023, which shows that citizens are seizing the opportunity to use participatory instruments to have a say in policy and lawmaking processes; calls on the Commission to better engage with citizens and give adequate follow-up to successful ECIs; welcomes the important effort put in place to organise, in association with other committees, four public hearings on successful ECIs, which allowed the organisers to present the initiative’s objectives and engage with Members of the European Parliament and representatives of the European Commission; | 25. Stresses that European citizens’ initiatives (ECIs) represent an important instrument for active citizenship and public participation; welcomes the discussion in some meetings of some unsuccessful ECIs which were sometimes subsequently reformulated as petitions, giving citizens the opportunity to present their ideas and hold a constructive debate, while contributing to their participation in the EU’s democratic processes; takes note of the significant number of new ECIs registered by the Commission in 2023, which shows that citizens are seizing the opportunity to use participatory instruments to have a say in policy and lawmaking processes; calls on the Commission to better engage with citizens and give adequate follow-up and initiate legislation to successful ECIs; welcomes the important effort put in place to organise, in association with other committees, four public hearings on successful ECIs, which allowed the organisers to present the initiative’s objectives and engage with Members of the European Parliament and representatives of the European Commission; |
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Amendment 83
Nikos Pappas
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 25 a. urges the Commission to give due consideration to the parliamentary resolutions adopted on European Citizens’ Initiatives (ECIs) and to enhance its engagement with citizens, particularly by ensuring appropriate and effective follow-up to successful ECIs, thereby reinforcing the democratic process and ensuring that citizens' voices are adequately reflected in EU policymaking; |
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Amendment 84
Pál Szekeres
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 25 a. Welcomes that the Committee on Petitions in its meeting in June 2023 dealt with petitions related to problems of indigenous, national minorities; notes however with regret that the European Commission deliberatley avoided the opportunity of initiating legislation related to the successful Minority SafePack initiative in 2021; accordingly, no European policy is available for national minorities in Europe, therefore structural problems persist in this field; |
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Amendment 85
Pál Szekeres
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 26. Underlines that the Petitions Web Portal is an essential tool for ensuring a smooth, efficient and transparent petitions process; welcomes, in this regard, the improvements to data protection and security features which have made the portal more user-friendly and secure for citizens; stresses that efforts to make the portal more accessible must be continued, including making it more accessible for sign-language users and persons with disabilities; notes that the Petitions Web Portal has been one of the European Parliament’s most visited websites, thus serving as a first point of contact with Parliament for many EU citizens; | 26. Underlines that the Petitions Web Portal is an essential tool for ensuring a smooth, efficient and transparent petitions process; welcomes, in this regard, the improvements to data protection and security features which have made the portal more user-friendly and secure for citizens; stresses that efforts to make the portal more accessible must be continued, including making it more accessible and tailor made for sign-language users and persons with disabilities ensuring inclusivity with universal design; notes that the Petitions Web Portal has been one of the European Parliament’s most visited websites, thus serving as a first point of contact with Parliament for many EU citizens; |
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Amendment 86
Jana Toom, Michał Kobosko
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 26 a. 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; is of the opinion that the treatment of petitions should be geographically balanced and proportionate to the population of each Member State; believes, in this respect, that the European Parliament should increase its efforts to promote the role and work of its Committee on Petitions and raise awareness among all EU citizens of the possibility to address a petition to the European Parliament; urges the political groups represented in the Committee on Petitions to seek consensus and balance with regard to selecting and treating petitions; |
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