Sittings · Document
Draft report (2025/2114(INI)) 2025-07-07
Deliberations of the Committee on Petitions in 2024
Committee on Petitions
Amendment 1
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 petition the European 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 petition the European Parliament, |
Or. en
Amendment 2
Virginie Joron, Pál Szekeres, Sebastian Kruis, Jean-Paul Garraud, Mireia Borrás Pabón
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| A. whereas following the European elections, which took place from 6 to 9 June 2024, and the constitution of the new Parliament on 16 July 2024, the Committee on Petitions held its constitutive meeting on 23 July 2024; | A. whereas following the European elections, which took place from 6 to 9 June 2024, and the constitution of the new Parliament on 16 July 2024, the Committee on Petitions held its constitutive meeting on 23 July 2024; regrets that the majority of the members of the committee responsible for assessing citizens’ experiences of the proper functioning of the European administration failed to comply with the Rules of Procedure of the European Parliament, in particular Article 229, in order to prevent the third biggest group in the European Parliament from being allocated the vice-chair to which it was entitled; |
Or. fr
Amendment 3
Ana Miranda Paz
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| C. whereas in 2024, Parliament received 1 518 petitions, which represents an increase of 4.3 % compared to the 1 452 petitions it received in 2023 and of 19.8 % compared to the 1 217 petitions it received in 2022; | C. whereas in 2024, Parliament received 1 518 petitions, which represents an increase of 4.3 % compared to the 1 452 petitions it received in 2023 and of 19.8 % compared to the 1 217 petitions it received in 2022; 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; |
Or. en
Amendment 4
Nikos Pappas
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| D. whereas in 2024, 15 661 users supported petitions on Parliament’s Petitions Web Portal, a significant decline compared to 26 331 in 2023 and 22 441 in 2022; whereas the number of support clicks also dropped to 17 745 in 2024, compared to 29 287 in 2023 and 27 927 in 2022; | D. whereas in 2024, 15 661 users supported petitions on Parliament’s Petitions Web Portal, a significant decline compared to 26 331 in 2023 and 22 441 in 2022; whereas the number of support clicks also dropped to 17 745 in 2024, compared to 29 287 in 2023 and 27 927 in 2022; Whereas many petitions were closed directly in the Summary document, which is as an administrative act, yet contains no reasoned motivation; whereas those petitions were never given the opportunity to be heard in the Committee after being declared admissible; |
Or. en
Amendment 5
Virginie Joron, Pál Szekeres, Jean-Paul Garraud
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| E. whereas 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 EU 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; | E. whereas 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 EU institutions and the Member States to matters that affect and concern citizens directly; whereas the Committee on Petitions, which is very popular among young people at events such as the European Youth Events (EYE) in Strasbourg, is an effective means of promoting this right and of raising awareness of its importance among citizens, particularly among younger people; whereas it is therefore essential to ensure an active and systematic presence of the Committee on Petitions in every edition of the EYE in order to enhance its visibility and accessibility; whereas in exercising the right to petition, citizens expect the EU institutions to provide added value in finding a solution to their problems; whereas this right to petition must also promote fundamental principles such as the good administration of the European institutions, freedom of expression and respect for democratic expression; |
Or. fr
Amendment 6
Ana Miranda Paz
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| F. 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; | F. 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, either individually or in association with others, who is resident or has a registered office in a Member State 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; |
Or. en
Amendment 7
Virginie Joron, Pál Szekeres, Sebastian Kruis, Jean-Paul Garraud, Mireia Borrás Pabón
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| G. whereas of the 1 518 petitions submitted in 2024, 611 were declared inadmissible and 31 were withdrawn; whereas the high and rising percentage of inadmissible petitions in 2024 (40.25 %) confirms that there is still a widespread lack of understanding about the scope of the EU’s areas of responsibility; whereas in order to reduce the number of inadmissible petitions, efforts still need to be made to clarify further the scope of the EU’s fields of activity; | G. whereas of the 1 518 petitions submitted in 2024, 611 were declared inadmissible and 31 were withdrawn; whereas the high and rising percentage of inadmissible petitions in 2024 (40.25 %) confirms that there is still a widespread lack of understanding about the scope of the EU’s areas of responsibility; whereas in order to reduce the number of inadmissible petitions, efforts still need to be made to clarify further the scope of the EU’s fields of activity, at a time when the Commission is continuing to increase its prerogatives beyond what is authorised by the Treaties; |
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Amendment 8
Pál Szekeres, Jean-Paul Garraud, Sebastian Kruis, Virginie Joron
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| H. whereas the right to petition Parliament is a fundamental right of EU citizens, offering both citizens and residents an open, democratic and transparent mechanism to address their elected representatives directly; whereas this essential tool empowers citizens to actively and effectively participate in the life of the Union; whereas through petitions, EU citizens can complain about failures to implement EU law and help detect breaches of EU law; | H. whereas the right to petition Parliament is a fundamental right of EU citizens, offering both citizens and residents an open, democratic and transparent mechanism to address their elected representatives directly; whereas many persons with disabilities lack equal access to information and communication due to the limited availability of accessible formats and due to the fact that national sign languages are not recognised as part of the EU's multilingualism; whereas this essential tool empowers citizens to actively and effectively participate in the life of the Union; whereas through petitions, EU citizens can complain about failures to implement EU law and help detect breaches of EU law; |
Or. en
Amendment 9
Virginie Joron, Pál Szekeres, Sebastian Kruis, Jean-Paul Garraud, Mireia Borrás Pabón
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| H. whereas the right to petition Parliament is a fundamental right of EU citizens, offering both citizens and residents an open, democratic and transparent mechanism to address their elected representatives directly; whereas this essential tool empowers citizens to actively and effectively participate in the life of the Union; whereas through petitions, EU citizens can complain about failures to implement EU law and help detect breaches of EU law; | H. whereas the right to petition Parliament is a fundamental right of EU citizens, offering both citizens and residents an open, democratic and transparent mechanism to address their elected representatives directly;whereas this essential tool empowers citizens to actively and effectively participate in the life of the Union; whereas through petitions, EU citizens can complain about failures to implement EU law and help detect breaches of EU law, in accordance with the sovereignty of the Member States and the application of the European Treaties; |
Or. fr
Amendment 10
Virginie Joron, Pál Szekeres, Sebastian Kruis, Jean-Paul Garraud, Mireia Borrás Pabón
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| I. whereas Parliament 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; | I. whereas Parliament 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; whereas the online petitions platform could be made more intuitive so that it would be easier for users to navigate; whereas incorporating AI could simplify research and improve the accessibility of petitions by offering more advanced functionalities than the current format; |
Or. fr
Amendment 11
Nikos Pappas
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| I. whereas Parliament 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; | I. Whereas Parliament has long sought to remain at the forefront of the development of the petitions process internationally and has endeavoured to maintain the most open and transparent petitions process in Europe, allowing petitioners to participate fully in its activities; however, recent developments have shown that these efforts have not fully succeeded in ensuring meaningful participation; |
Or. en
Amendment 12
Michał Kobosko
Motion for a resolution
Recital I a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| I a. Whereas the Committee underlines the importance of increased transparency in the handling of petitions, including systematic feedback to petitioners at key stages of the procedure and a clear timeline for follow-up actions by EU institutions; |
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Amendment 13
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 of petitioners and the information they provide; whereas this information along with the expertise delivered by the Commission, the Member States and other bodies is essential for the work of the Committee on Petitions; whereas admissible petitions often provide input that is valuable to the work of the other parliamentary committees; whereas petitions can therefore also play a role in the legislative process, providing concrete feedback on the impact of EU policies and enabling policies to address emerging needs; | J. Whereas the activities of the Committee on Petitions are based on the input of petitioners whose petitions are not immediately closed, and on the information and opinions they provide; whereas this input, together with the expertise offered by the Commission, the Member States, and other bodies, is essential to the work of the Committee; whereas admissible petitions that are allowed to follow through the procedure frequently contribute valuable insights to the work of other parliamentary committees; whereas, in contrast, petitions that are closed immediately are excluded from this process and from the potential to inform policy; whereas petitions can therefore also play a role in the legislative process by providing concrete feedback on the impact of EU policies and supporting the development of policies that address emerging needs; |
Or. en
Amendment 14
Nikos Pappas
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| K. whereas the right to petition enhances Parliament’s responsiveness to complaints and concerns relating to respect for EU fundamental rights and compliance with Union law in the Member States; whereas petitions are therefore a useful source of information on instances of misapplication or breaches of EU law and enable Parliament and other institutions to assess the transposition and application of EU law and its impact on the rights of EU citizens and residents; | K. whereas the right to petition enhances Parliament’s responsiveness to complaints and concerns relating to respect for EU fundamental rights and compliance with Union law in the Member States; whereas petitions could be a useful source of information on instances of misapplication or breaches of EU law and enable Parliament and other institutions to assess the transposition and application of EU law and its impact on the rights of EU citizens and residents; |
Or. en
Amendment 15
Pál Szekeres, Sebastian Kruis, Jean-Paul Garraud, Virginie Joron
Motion for a resolution
Recital L
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| L. 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 and in their own language or in the language used in the petition; | L. 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 and in their own language or in the language used in the petition; whereas petition 1056/2016 discussed on 19 March 2024 is requesting the European Parliament allow for the tabling of petitions in national sign languages used in the EU; |
Or. en
Amendment 16
Nikos Pappas
Motion for a resolution
Recital L
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| L. 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 and in their own language or in the language used in the petition; | L. 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 and in their own language or in the language used in the petition; |
Or. en
Amendment 17
Nikos Pappas
Motion for a resolution
Recital M
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| M. whereas the Committee on Petitions attaches the utmost importance to the examination and public discussion of petitions at its meetings; whereas petitioners have the right to present their petitions and frequently take the floor in the discussion, thereby actively contributing to the work of the committee; whereas in 2024, the Committee on Petitions held eight committee meetings, in addition to its constitutive meeting, at which 106 petitions were discussed with 106 petitioners present and actively participating by taking the floor; | M. Whereas the Committee on Petitions attaches the utmost importance to the examination and public discussion of petitions at its meetings; whereas petitioners have the right to present their petitions and frequently take the floor in the discussion, thereby actively contributing to the work of the Committee; whereas in 2024, the Committee on Petitions held eight committee meetings, in addition to its constitutive meeting, at which 106 petitions were discussed, with 106 petitioners present and actively participating by taking the floor; whereas, however, the reimbursement of travel expenses for petitioners remains extremely rare and is subject to complex and burdensome bureaucratic procedures, which may hinder equal access to participation; Whereas reportedly the total of petitioners present in 2024 in the Committee of Petitions was 120; whereas only 6 petitioners were reimbursed; |
Or. en
Amendment 18
Virginie Joron, Pál Szekeres, Sebastian Kruis, Jean-Paul Garraud, Mireia Borrás Pabón
Motion for a resolution
Recital N
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| N. whereas the main subjects of concern raised in petitions submitted in 2024 related to the environment, fundamental rights, the internal market, justice, consumer rights and health; | N. whereas the main subjects of concern raised in petitions submitted in 2024 related to the environment, fundamental rights (including the right to good administration, the right to access documents, freedom of expression and information), the internal market, justice, consumer rights and health; |
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Amendment 19
Cristian Terheş
Motion for a resolution
Recital N
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| N. whereas the main subjects of concern raised in petitions submitted in 2024 related to the environment, fundamental rights, the internal market, justice, consumer rights and health; | N. whereas the main subjects of concern raised in petitions submitted in 2024 related to the right of access to documents, environment, fundamental rights, the internal market, justice, consumer rights and health; |
Or. en
Amendment 20
Mireia Borrás Pabón
Motion for a resolution
Recital N
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| N. whereas the main subjects of concern raised in petitions submitted in 2024 related to the environment, fundamental rights, the internal market, justice, consumer rights and health; | N. whereas the main subjects of concern raised in petitions submitted in 2024 related to the environment, fundamental rights, the rule of law, the internal market, justice, consumer rights and health; |
Or. es
Amendment 21
Ana Miranda Paz
Motion for a resolution
Recital N a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| N a. whereas the Committee on Petitions dealt with the protected status of wolves in the EU, assessing data and information following the submission of a petition in which the petitioner complained against the Commission’s planned action aimed at downgrading the protected status of wolves in the EU, criticising the alleged influence of the hunters’ lobby; |
Or. en
Amendment 22
Pál Szekeres, Sebastian Kruis, Jean-Paul Garraud, Mireia Borrás Pabón
Motion for a resolution
Recital O
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| O. 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; | O. 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; whereas concerns related to migration and the war in Ukraine and its financial support provided by the EU were topics with a high degree of relevance in 2024; |
Or. en
Amendment 23
Mireia Borrás Pabón
Motion for a resolution
Recital O
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| O. 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; | O. 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; |
Or. es
Amendment 24
Ana Miranda Paz
Motion for a resolution
Recital O
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| O. 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; | O. whereas when adopting its meeting agenda, the Committee on Petitions should pay 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; |
Or. en
Amendment 25
Pál Szekeres, Sebastian Kruis, Jean-Paul Garraud, Virginie Joron
Motion for a resolution
Recital R
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| R. whereas no fact-finding visits took place in 2024 for petitions for which an inquiry was ongoing, owing to the European election recess period; whereas the committee carried out the follow-up assessment and adopted two reports on previous fact-finding visit which took place in 2023; whereas a number of fact-finding visits were scheduled for the first half of 2025; | R. whereas no fact-finding visits took place in 2024 for petitions for which an inquiry was ongoing, owing to the European election recess period; whereas the committee carried out the follow-up assessment and adopted two reports on previous fact-finding visit which took place in 2023; whereas a number of fact-finding visits were scheduled for the first half of 2025; whereas in its meeting in January the PETI committee discussed the study on Linguistic and cultural diversity – Minority and minoritised languages as part of European linguistic and cultural diversity, commissioned by the European Parliament’s Policy Department for Citizens’ Rights and Constitutional Affairs, at the request of the PETI Committee; |
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Amendment 26
Kosma Złotowski, Ivaylo Valchev
Motion for a resolution
Recital R
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| R. whereas no fact-finding visits took place in 2024 for petitions for which an inquiry was ongoing, owing to the European election recess period; whereas the committee carried out the follow-up assessment and adopted two reports on previous fact-finding visit which took place in 2023; whereas a number of fact-finding visits were scheduled for the first half of 2025; | R. whereas no fact-finding visits took place in 2024 for petitions for which an inquiry was ongoing, owing to the European election recess period; whereas the committee carried out the follow-up assessment and adopted two reports on previous fact-finding visits which took place in 2023; whereas two fact-finding visits were scheduled for the first half of 2025; |
Or. en
Amendment 27
Michał Kobosko
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 1. Recalls the Committee on Petitions’ important role in protecting and promoting the rights of EU citizens and residents by ensuring that petitioners’ concerns and complaints are examined in a timely, effective and appropriate manner and that petitioners are informed about the actions taken and progress made on their petitions; recalls that all petitions are treated through an open, democratic and transparent petition process; | 1. Recalls the Committee on Petitions’ important role in protecting and promoting the rights of EU citizens and residents by ensuring that petitioners’ concerns and complaints are examined in a timely, effective and appropriate manner and that petitioners are informed about the actions taken and progress made on their petitions; recalls that all petitions are treated through an open, democratic and transparent petition process; recommends revising internal procedures to ensure that similar or repeated petitions are grouped and handled more efficiently, while safeguarding the right of each petitioner to be heard individually; |
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Amendment 28
Nikos Pappas
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 1. Recalls the Committee on Petitions’ important role in protecting and promoting the rights of EU citizens and residents by ensuring that petitioners’ concerns and complaints are examined in a timely, effective and appropriate manner and that petitioners are informed about the actions taken and progress made on their petitions; recalls that all petitions are treated through an open, democratic and transparent petition process; | 1. Recalls the Committee on Petitions’ important role in protecting and promoting the rights of EU citizens and residents, and stresses that it must ensure that petitioners’ concerns and complaints are examined in a timely, effective and appropriate manner, and that petitioners are duly informed about the actions taken and the progress made on their petitions; regrets, however, that this is not always the case in practice; recalls that all petitions must be treated through an open, democratic and transparent petition process, which the Committee is expected to uphold consistently; |
Or. en
Amendment 29
Pál Szekeres, Sebastian Kruis, Jean-Paul Garraud, Virginie Joron, Mireia Borrás Pabón
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 1. Recalls the Committee on Petitions’ important role in protecting and promoting the rights of EU citizens and residents by ensuring that petitioners’ concerns and complaints are examined in a timely, effective and appropriate manner and that petitioners are informed about the actions taken and progress made on their petitions; recalls that all petitions are treated through an open, democratic and transparent petition process; | 1. Recalls the Committee on Petitions’ important role in protecting and promoting the rights of EU citizens and residents by ensuring that petitioners’ concerns and complaints are examined in a timely, effective, accessible and appropriate manner and that petitioners are informed about the actions taken and progress made on their petitions; recalls that all petitions are treated through an open, democratic and transparent petition process; |
Or. en
Amendment 30
Nikos Pappas
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 1 a. Regrets that the Committee on Petitions decides to close the large majority of petitions received without any follow-up, and no longer allows them to be automatically removed from the B-items list when new information emerges; notes that this practice leaves petitioners with no other option than to pursue administrative or judicial procedures to address breaches of EU law, thereby undermining the objectives and efficiency of the Committee; |
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Amendment 31
Marcin Sypniewski
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 1 a. Appreciates the Committee on Petitions for its consistent adherence to democratic principles and its commitment to upholding the rights of all Members of the European Parliament, irrespective of their political affiliation; underlines that such impartiality strengthens the credibility and cooperation of the petition process, contributing to citizens’ trust in the Union's institutional framework; |
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Amendment 32
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 in order to reduce the number of inadmissible petitions; reiterates its call, in this regard, for broader awareness-raising campaigns through the active involvement of the existing EU communication services across the Union 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; | 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 in order to reduce the number of inadmissible petitions; reiterates its call, in this regard, for broader awareness-raising campaigns through the active involvement of the existing EU communication services across the Union 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; Calls for clearer, jargon-free communication to petitioners and better public explanation of the role and limits of the PETI committee, particularly for vulnerable or first-time users; |
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Amendment 33
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 in order to reduce the number of inadmissible petitions; reiterates its call, in this regard, for broader awareness-raising campaigns through the active involvement of the existing EU communication services across the Union 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; | 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 in order to reduce the number of inadmissible petitions; reiterates its call, in this regard, for broader awareness-raising campaigns through the active involvement of the existing EU communication services across the Union 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; 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, in order to increase citizen participation; |
Or. el
Amendment 34
Virginie Joron, Pál Szekeres, Sebastian Kruis, Jean-Paul Garraud, Mireia Borrás Pabón
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 in order to reduce the number of inadmissible petitions; reiterates its call, in this regard, for broader awareness-raising campaigns through the active involvement of the existing EU communication services across the Union 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; | 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 in order to reduce the number of inadmissible petitions; reiterates its call, in this regard, for broader awareness-raising campaigns through the active involvement solely of the EU communication services across the Union, without creating additional spending, 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; |
Or. fr
Amendment 35
Nikos Pappas
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 2 a. Urges the Committee on Petitions to actively promote a ‘Right to Petition Awareness Strategy’, with a focus on empowering women and underrepresented communities, rural populations, and youth, using digital tools, schools, and community platforms; calls for regular workshops in Member States in cooperation with national parliaments and civil society; |
Or. en
Amendment 36
Nikos Pappas
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 b (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 2 b. Regrets that the public debate on petitions is too often influenced by national partisan interests, which prevents genuine citizens' petitions from being properly heard in the Committee and undermines the transparency and impartiality that the Committee is required to uphold; |
Or. en
Amendment 37
Nikos Pappas
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 c (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 2 c. Regrets that petitions submitted by EU citizens concerning alleged violations of international humanitarian law and fundamental rights in the context of the conflict in Gaza and Ukraine were declared inadmissible; underlines that the right to petition the European Parliament serves as a key democratic instrument for citizens to raise concerns about the EU’s external action and the respect for international law; stresses that rejecting such petitions without further examination risks undermining citizens' trust in the Union's commitment to human rights and the values enshrined in Article 2 of the Treaty on European Union; |
Or. en
Amendment 38
Mireia Borrás Pabón
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 3. 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; | deleted |
Or. es
Amendment 39
Virginie Joron, Pál Szekeres, Sebastian Kruis, Jean-Paul Garraud, Mireia Borrás Pabón
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 3. 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; | 3. 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, respecting sovereignty and national specificities, has a special responsibility to uphold this European dimension and to demonstrate the added value of European unity and integration to citizens; |
Or. fr
Amendment 40
Nikos Pappas
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 3 a. Stresses the Committee on Petitions’ responsibility to uphold the principles of equality and non-discrimination; regrets the very low number of petitions that have reached the Committee addressing discrimination based on sex, race, colour, ethnic or social origin, genetic features, religion or belief, political or other opinion, membership of a national minority, birth, age, or sexual orientation; further stresses that approximately 50 million women aged 18–74 in the EU have experienced physical violence (including threats) or sexual violence in adulthood; |
Or. en
Amendment 41
Nikos Pappas
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 for the mandatory and regular participation of Member States’ representatives in committee meetings involving their jurisdiction, with consequences for repeated absences, to ensure proper follow-up on petitioners’ concerns; |
Or. en
Amendment 42
Virginie Joron, Pál Szekeres, Sebastian Kruis, Jean-Paul Garraud
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 voluntary and non-obligatory 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; |
Or. fr
Amendment 43
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; |
Or. en
Amendment 44
Marcin Sypniewski
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 4 a. Stresses the need for structured cooperation between the Committee on Petitions and national parliaments of the Member States, especially with their parliamentary bodies responsible for citizens`petitions, in order to better respond to citizens' concerns and to ensure coordinated follow-up to issues raised in petitions that fall within shared competences; |
Or. en
Amendment 45
Mireia Borrás Pabón
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 4a. Recalls that the Committee on Petitions received a flood of petitions relating to attacks on the rule of law in Spain in early 2024; recognises that Spanish citizens saw in the Committee on Petitions an opportunity to stop the attacks on the law in force carried out by the Socialist government and to stop the violation of rights; regrets the lack of clear and direct action by the European Commission in response to the popular outcry against the unlawful actions of the Spanish Government; |
Or. es
Amendment 46
Mireia Borrás Pabón
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 4b. Welcomes the joint debate of up to 8 petitions held in January 2024 on the deterioration of the rule of law in Spain as a result of the intention of the government of Pedro Sánchez to approve an illegal amnesty in violation of both Spanish and EU law, solely in order to maintain his position as Prime Minister in exchange for the votes of the separatist minorities in his investiture; |
Or. es
Amendment 47
Mireia Borrás Pabón
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 c (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 4c. Regrets that the European Commission will not take note of the risk denounced by the petitioners participating in the joint debate held in January 2024 on the attacks on the rule of law in Spain by Pedro Sanchez's socialist party and will not act accordingly to prevent the infringement of the rights of Spanish citizens; |
Or. es
Amendment 48
Marcin Sypniewski
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 5 a. Draws attention to the lack of a clear and accessible legal remedy for EU citizens wishing to challenge decisions of EU institutions that directly affect them; calls for the establishment of a more effective and citizen-friendly complaint and appeal mechanism; stresses that democratic values and the rule of law must be applied equally to all Member States and political actors, regardless of their ideological orientation; |
Or. en
Amendment 49
Cristian Terheş
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 6 a. Commends the PETI Committee for considering Petition 1168/2023, submitted by Mihai Igna on behalf of the Association ‘Together We Bring Prosperity’, which calls for the restitution of Romania’s national treasure and historical archives currently held in Russia; emphasises the profound historical significance of this debate for all Member States that have been historically impacted by Russia’s acts of looting, particularly in the context of the ongoing war in Ukraine, as it highlights the broader challenges related to cultural preservation and safeguarding national heritage during times of geopolitical conflict; stresses that the PETI Committee’s engagement with this issue demonstrates its commitment to upholding the rights of EU citizens and Member States, and protecting Romania’s historical legacy and supporting its legitimate claims on the international stage; recalls the subsequent plenary resolution concerning the return of Romanian national treasure illegally appropriated by Russia 1a; | |
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| 1a OJ C, C/2024/6559, 12.11.2024, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/C/2024/6559/oj. |
Or. en
Amendment 50
Ana Miranda Paz
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 6 a. Calls on the Commission to revise as a matter of priority its strategic approach on enforcing EU law, thus enabling the Parliament to full exploit the potential of the right to petition enshrined in the EU Treaties as well as in the Charter of fundamental rights of the EU; believes that the Commission must ensure transparency and access to documents exchanged between its services and Member States' authorities in the framework of infringement and EU Pilot procedures as well as drastically reducing the time it takes to defer infringement cases before the Court of Justice of the EU; reiterates its call on the Commission to provide legal clarity on the criteria, underpinning its strategic approach on the enforcement of EU Law, used to take formal action against Member States in case of violations of EU law; |
Or. en
Amendment 51
Marcin Sypniewski
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 6 a. Recalls the importance of ensuring the highest standards of transparency in the actions of the European Commission, especially in light of recent concerns raised by the European Ombudsman regarding the lack of access to communication between the Commission President and external actors, including text messages with pharmaceutical companies; calls on the Commission to improve access to institutional correspondence and to strengthen democratic oversight in such cases; |
Or. en
Amendment 52
Nikos Pappas
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 6 a. Calls for an independent, periodic evaluation of the quality and clarity of Commission responses to petitions, particularly focusing on readability, relevance, and sensitivity to petitioners’ contexts, to ensure that citizens receive meaningful and respectful engagement; |
Or. en
Amendment 53
Virginie Joron, Pál Szekeres, Sebastian Kruis, Jean-Paul Garraud
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 7. Considers that more active cooperation between the Member States and the Committee on Petitions is needed to unblock those petitions requiring prompt responses and reactions from the national authorities; | 7. Considers that more active cooperation between the Member States and the Committee on Petitions could be useful in unblocking those petitions requiring prompt responses and reactions from the national authorities; |
Or. fr
Amendment 54
Maria Zacharia
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 7a. 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; |
Or. el
Amendment 55
Mireia Borrás Pabón
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 7a. Regrets the lack of progress on migration control at the Union's external borders, which means that citizens living in these areas suffer directly from the consequences of massive and uncontrolled illegal immigration, as residents of the Canary Islands complained to the Committee on Petitions about in April 2024; |
Or. es
Amendment 56
Michał Kobosko
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 8 a. Highlights the need to modernise PETI’s digital tools, including a user-friendly and multilingual petition portal that allows petitioners to track the status of their file in real time and access relevant updates; |
Or. en
Amendment 57
Michał Kobosko
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 b (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 8 b. Encourages the Secretariat and relevant services to explore the responsible use of artificial intelligence to improve the categorisation, translation, and prioritisation of petitions, while ensuring full compliance with data protection and transparency standards; |
Or. en
Amendment 58
Virginie Joron, Pál Szekeres, Sebastian Kruis, Jean-Paul Garraud, Mireia Borrás Pabón
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 9. Recalls the Commission’s commitment to create an interinstitutional IT tool between the Commission and Parliament aiming to share information and documents on all follow-up actions taken on petitions, such as infringement procedures, legislative proposals or replies by national authorities, thus enhancing the transparency and efficiency of the treatment of petitions, which, in a wider context, would contribute to increasing citizens’ trust in the EU institutions and the European project; | 9. Recalls the Commission’s commitment to create an interinstitutional IT tool between the Commission and Parliament aiming to share information and documents on all follow-up actions taken on petitions, such as infringement procedures, legislative proposals or replies by national authorities, thus enhancing the transparency and efficiency of the treatment of petitions, which, in a wider context, would contribute to increasing citizens’ trust in the EU institutions and the European project, particularly at a time when some of those who claim to advocate it are demanding ever more censorship and even the annulment of democratic elections when the results do not suit them; |
Or. fr
Amendment 59
Nikos Pappas
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 9. Recalls the Commission’s commitment to create an interinstitutional IT tool between the Commission and Parliament aiming to share information and documents on all follow-up actions taken on petitions, such as infringement procedures, legislative proposals or replies by national authorities, thus enhancing the transparency and efficiency of the treatment of petitions, which, in a wider context, would contribute to increasing citizens’ trust in the EU institutions and the European project; | 9. Recalls the Commission’s commitment to create an interinstitutional IT tool between the Commission and Parliament aiming to share information and documents on all follow-up actions taken on petitions, such as infringement procedures, legislative proposals or replies by national authorities, thus enhancing the transparency and efficiency of the treatment of petitions, and urges its swift deployment and public accessibility, including real-time updates and multilingual functionality, thereby enhancing transparency, efficiency, and citizens’ trust in the EU institutions and the European project; |
Or. en
Amendment 60
Nils Ušakovs
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 11 a. Recalls the Committee on Petitions’ involvement in various intra-parliamentary networks, such as on Budget or Gender-mainstreaming, and believes that the committee’s unique proximity to citizens through the petitions process as a tool of participatory democracy provides an important added value to the Parliament’s decision-making and legislation-making procedures; |
Or. en
Amendment 61
Mireia Borrás Pabón
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 12. Takes note that the environment remained the main area of concern for petitioners in 2024, with more than 20 % of petitions raising environmental issues; 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; | deleted |
Or. es
Amendment 62
Pál Szekeres, Sebastian Kruis, Jean-Paul Garraud
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 12. Takes note that the environment remained the main area of concern for petitioners in 2024, with more than 20 % of petitions raising environmental issues; 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; | 12. Takes note that the environment remained the main area of concern for petitioners in 2024, with more than 20 % of petitions raising environmental issues; 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; regrets, however, that despite the high relevance of concerns related to the war in Ukraine, petitions 1464/2024 and 1466/2024 were not placed on the agenda of the PETI committee; |
Or. en
Amendment 63
Ana Miranda Paz
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 12 a. Strongly regrets that the Commission cited a Large Carnivore Initiative for Europe’s (LCIE) Specialist Group Report to justify the downgrading of the wolf protection in the EU, although it previously used the same Report as a basis to oppose a proposal aimed at the same scope and despite no significant changes in wolf populations were recorded; is deeply worried that the downgraded protected status of wolves in the EU will lead to undermine wolf populations’ conservation status contrary to existing conservation goals, as already highlighted by petitioners; |
Or. en
Amendment 64
Mireia Borrás Pabón
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 12a. Recalls that the Committee on Petitions, at its meeting in November 2024, called on the European Commission to intervene in order to prevent the destruction of the flora, fauna and ecosystem of the Cabañeros Natural Park, a region protected under the Habitats Directive; calls on the Commission to assess the situation in the park on site and to ensure that the competent national authorities allow the owners to control the ungulate populations that are destroying the park's ecosystem, but without violating their rights; |
Or. es
Amendment 65
Nils Ušakovs
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 12 a. Highlights the successful public hearing on the responsibilities of the fossil fuel companies in the cost of living crisis, based on numerous petitions received on this subject; underlines that undue influence of these companies on the EU decision-making and legislative process might be a matter of concern, and asks the Commission for full transparency when dealing with various interest representatives, to avoid any risk of a possible conflict of interests and to maintain the highest degree of institutional integrity and public trust; |
Or. en
Amendment 66
Nikos Pappas
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 12 a. Notes the growing number of petitions concerning the protection of children's rights, including online safety, access to education, protection from abuse, and privacy in digital environments; calls for enhanced collaboration between EU institutions, Member States and civil society to urgently address child protection gaps identified through petitions; stresses the need to integrate petition findings into EU strategies on children's rights and to explore new legislative initiatives where needed; |
Or. en
Amendment 67
Marcin Sypniewski
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 12 a. Notes with concern the persistently high number of petitions related to the internal market and consumer protection; considers that the increasing regulatory burden at EU level have negative effects on market functioning and consumer rights; calls on the Commission to ensure that future legislation includes thorough impact assessments with regard to citizens’ everyday experience; |
Or. en
Amendment 68
Maria Zacharia
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 12a. stresses that a large number of petitions relate to issues of breaches of the rule of law by Member States; notes the need to protect the fundamental rights of citizens and recognises that the Committee on Petitions has an important role to play in this regard; |
Or. el
Amendment 69
Cristian Terheş
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 12 a. Underlines that another pivotal matter raised by citizens is the European Commission's failure to respect their right of access to documents; |
Or. en
Amendment 70
Ana Miranda Paz
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 12 b. Underlines the constructive work made by the Committee on Petitions on improving animal welfare, following the assessment and follow-up given to a petition, signed by 309 911 citizens asking for an EU Commissioner for animal welfare; considers positive the decision by Commission President Von der leyen to task a Commissioner with responsibilities on animal welfare, building on the One Health approach, which recognises the connection between people, animals, plants and their shared environment; believes that the Commission should live up to its commitment to achieve the goals of aligning animal welfare legislation with the latest scientific evidence, broadening its scope, making its enforcement easier and, ultimately, ensuring a higher level of animal welfare; |
Or. en
Amendment 71
Nikos Pappas
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 12 b. Highlights the increasing number of petitions addressing the housing crisis across Member States, including concerns over unaffordable rents, housing exclusion, homelessness, and the lack of adequate social housing; calls on the Committee to systematically analyse these petitions to identify structural trends and refer findings to relevant EU institutions and national governments; urges the Commission to consider a comprehensive European framework for housing affordability and access to decent living conditions as a fundamental social right; |
Or. en
Amendment 72
Nils Ušakovs
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 12 b. Stresses the urgency to fight discrimination in the European Union, including initiatives to guarantee equal rights for same-sex couples and rainbow 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 73
Maria Zacharia
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 12b. notes the significant increase in the number of petitions from Greek nationals in 2024, including on the rule of law situation in the country, the crime of the Tempi train crash and violations of the confidentiality of communications; |
Or. el
Amendment 74
Ana Miranda Paz
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 c (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 12 c. Strongly regrets about the double standards used in the follow-up given to petitions, which exponentially increased in 2024; criticises that petitions were closed or not discussed in the Committee on Petitions, although drafted with solid, high-profile legal and analytical arguments, complemented by documents explaining clearly data and facts on the denounced multiple violations of EU law suffered by thousands of citizens, as for the Petition on the environmental consequences of constructing in Galicia a cellulose processing facility, which would be highly detrimental for public health, the environment and the economy of the concerned Galician territory, while at the same time, some other petitions, which clearly fall outside the EU law remit were not only considered admissible but also discussed on their merits; |
Or. en
Amendment 75
Nikos Pappas
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 c (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 12 c. Draws attention to petitions highlighting violations of passengers’ rights, particularly in the context of flight delays, cancellations, and non-compliance with Regulation (EC) No 261/2004; calls for more stringent enforcement mechanisms and improved coordination between national authorities, transport companies, and the Commission; urges the Commission to propose legislative updates to strengthen compensation and information rights for all passengers, including those with reduced mobility; |
Or. en
Amendment 76
Nils Ušakovs
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 c (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 12 c. Recalls that, in 2024, the Committee on Petitions discussed several petitions on the cancellation of permanent residence permits of Russian citizens in Latvia, a situation which is negatively affecting thousands of elderly residents; notes in this context the Commission’s commitment to follow this matter closely, in order to ensure that no violation of EU law takes place, and expects an updated information on the latest developments; |
Or. en
Amendment 77
Ana Miranda Paz
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 d (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 12 d. Appreciates the work performed by the Committee on Petitions by urging the Commission to take action in light of the case-law of the Court of Justice of EU, which confirmed that the current rough tests on pesticides, as set out in the relevant EU law's provisions, are insufficient to assess and ensure the absence of long-term toxic effects for both human health and the environment, including for the mixture of the pesticides’ active substances declared as co-formulants, given that this mixture is generally more toxic than any active substance alone; underlines that EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) recognized that it does not have any exhaustive methods to evaluate the effects resulting from the interaction between the different compounds of pesticides, which is what the petitioners asked for by petitioning the Parliament; |
Or. en
Amendment 78
Nikos Pappas
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 d (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 12 d. Recalls the petitions submitted in relation to the tragic train accident in Tempi, Greece, which raised serious concerns regarding rail safety, infrastructure management, accountability in transport operations for civil servants and members of the government, rule of law, misuse of EU funds; calls on the Commission and national authorities to assess systemic shortcomings in railway oversight and proper allocation of EU resources, ensure full transparency in investigations, and strengthen EU-level safety standards; urges the inclusion of petitioner feedback in policy debates on cross-border rail infrastructure, whistleblower protection, and accountability in transport governance; |
Or. en
Amendment 79
Ana Miranda Paz
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 e (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 12 e. Believes that a more rapid and effective action at EU level is needed to ensure the protection of workers' rights in Greece, notably by assessing the real working conditions experienced by workers, in order to end unfair terms in employment contracts as well as addressing all abuses and loopholes; underlines that this issue has been extensively dealt with in the Committee on Petitions in the framework of the discussion and follow-up given to an important petition denouncing the violation in Greece of the Working Time Directive (2003/88/EC) as well as of Directive (EU) 2019/1152 on transparent and predictable working conditions; |
Or. en
Amendment 80
Nikos Pappas
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 e (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 12 e. Highlights the petitions submitted by or on behalf of asylum seekers and immigrants that point to violations of fundamental rights, lack of access to basic services, and systemic delays in asylum procedures; stresses the importance of upholding EU values and international legal obligations in the treatment of migrants and asylum seekers; calls on the Commission and Member States to ensure transparent, humane, and rights-based asylum systems, and urges that complaints raised in petitions be systematically followed up to address legal gaps and improve conditions in reception centres across the Union; |
Or. en
Amendment 81
Ana Miranda Paz
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 f (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 12 f. Strongly criticises the Commission for its delay in handling the infringement procedure against Italy on the serious violations of EU law, notably the breach of the industrial emissions directive, arising from the management of the ILVA steel plant in Taranto; regrets that the Commission launched in 2013 the concerned infringement procedure (INFR(2013)2177) and although the area persistently recorded high level of cardiovascular, respiratory and carcinogenic diseases, including in children, with fatal effects in many cases, as well as very high level of air pollutants, the Commission did never defer this case before the Court of Justice of the EU in more than a decade, as repeatedly denounced by petitioners; |
Or. en
Amendment 82
Nikos Pappas
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 f (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 12 f. Notes the significant number of petitions denouncing violations of EU environmental legislation in several Member States, including concerns about illegal deforestation, pollution of protected areas, and non-compliance with directives such as the Habitats Directive, the Water Framework Directive, and the Ambient Air Quality Directive (Directive 2008/50/EC) on air pollution; calls on the Commission to accelerate infringement proceedings where necessary and to strengthen monitoring mechanisms; urges Member States to provide timely and transparent responses to environmental complaints and ensure full respect of EU environmental standards on the ground; |
Or. en
Amendment 83
Ana Miranda Paz
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 g (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 12 g. Highlights the paramount activities by the Committee on Petitions in 2024 in dealing with petitions submitted by 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, in light of the numerous irrefutable evidence brought up to light, 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; underlines that the UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights in the context of climate change in a new report of May 2025 to the UN General Assembly called for criminal penalties against those peddling disinformation about the climate crisis and a total ban on fossil fuel industry lobbying and advertising, in order to start adequately safeguarding human rights and the planet from catastrophic consequences due to climate change; |
Or. en
Amendment 84
Nikos Pappas
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 g (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 12 g. Recalls that, in line with Article 17 TEU, the Commission is entrusted with ensuring the proper application of Union law, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR); regrets that numerous petitions raise concerns about uneven or insufficient enforcement of the GDPR across Member States; calls on the Commission to follow up systematically on such petitions and to provide legal clarity and full transparency on how it assesses and addresses recurring violations of data protection rights; urges closer collaboration between the European Data Protection Board and the Committee on Petitions in addressing citizens’ concerns; |
Or. en
Amendment 85
Ana Miranda Paz
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 h (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 12 h. Strongly criticises the way the Committee of Petitions handled a petition, filed on behalf of Plataforma Ulloa Viva, denouncing the serious detrimental environmental consequences related to a project for constructing a cellulose processing facility in Galicia; strongly regrets the breach of the procedural rules, which led to close this petition, although the petitioners, supported by various associations and local authorities, submitted very detailed legal and scientific analyses proving that this project would fail to meet the criteria set out in Regulation (EU) 2021/241 establishing the Recovery and Resilience Facility, which states that projects must contribute to establishing more sustainable economies that are better prepared for the ecological transition, as well as entailing a very high level of natural resources consumption, a massive pollution, the destruction of an area of exceptional value for biodiversity and the degradation of key ecosystem services, which are crucial for climate change mitigation; |
Or. en
Amendment 86
Pál Szekeres, Sebastian Kruis, Jean-Paul Garraud, Virginie Joron
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 13. 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 topic, including consideration of Petition 1056/2016 on the submission of petitions in national sign languages; recalls the annual workshop of 2 December 2024 on the rights of persons with disabilities held by the Committee on Petitions, focussing on the state of play of the strategy for the rights of persons with disabilities 2021-2030; | 13. 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 topic, including consideration of Petition 1056/2016 on the submission of petitions in national sign languages; acknowledges, in this context, the efforts of Parliament’s services and notes that not just the best technical but the most accessible solution for deaf citizens must be found 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 Committee on Constitutional Affairs (AFCO) in order to eliminate the mandatory exclusively written communication with citizens who are sign language users, deaf or hard of hearing so that, upon their request, they can use their sign language during the procedure; notes that education of pupils with disabilities, denial of healthcare services for disabled persons and the accessibility of public spaces and services were of further concern to the petitioners in 2024; recalls the annual workshop of 2 December 2024 on the rights of persons with disabilities held by the Committee on Petitions, focussing on the state of play of the strategy for the rights of persons with disabilities 2021-2030; |
Or. en
Amendment 87
Nikos Pappas
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 13. 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 topic, including consideration of Petition 1056/2016 on the submission of petitions in national sign languages; recalls the annual workshop of 2 December 2024 on the rights of persons with disabilities held by the Committee on Petitions, focussing on the state of play of the strategy for the rights of persons with disabilities 2021-2030; | 13. 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 topic, including consideration of Petition 1056/2016 on the submission of petitions in national sign languages; recalls the annual workshop of 2 December 2024 on the rights of persons with disabilities held by the Committee on Petitions, focussing on the state of play of the strategy for the rights of persons with disabilities 2021-2030 and urges the swift integration of petition findings into the midterm review of the Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2021–2030, with measurable targets and budgetary commitments; |
Or. en
Amendment 88
Pál Szekeres, Jean-Paul Garraud, Sebastian Kruis, Virginie Joron, Mireia Borrás Pabón
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 14. 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 related to disabilities; | 14. 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 related to disabilities; urges the PETI committee to prioritise, in the forthcoming elections, the inclusion of Members of the European Parliament with disabilities who wish to engage in the work of the framework, in accordance with the principle of 'Nothing About Us Without Us'; |
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Amendment 89
Kosma Złotowski, Ivaylo Valchev
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 14. 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 related to disabilities; | 14. 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 related to disabilities; recalls that reference to petitions on the need of the Union-wide disability card has been included in the Directive 2024/2841 establishing the European Disability Card and European Parking Card; underlines that petitions can significantly contribute to the legislative process; |
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Amendment 90
Pál Szekeres, Jean-Paul Garraud, Sebastian Kruis, Virginie Joron
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
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| 14 a. Welcomes the outcomes of the study 'Linguistic and cultural diversity – Minority and minoritised languages as part of European linguistic and cultural diversity', which underline that the situation of European minority and minoritised languages can serve as a barometer of the current state of European linguistic and cultural diversity; notes with regret that more than two thirds of linguistic minorities within the European Union have significantly declined in number in recent decades (1991–2011), and that a similar trend must be assumed regarding the use of the languages spoken by these minorities; underlines, however, that some positive examples – all located within the European Union – demonstrate that there are exceptions to this general trend, and that viable possibilities do exist, as outlined in the study, for the successful protection and promotion of minorities and their languages, thereby enhancing Europe’s linguistic and cultural diversity; |
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Amendment 91
Virginie Joron, Pál Szekeres, Sebastian Kruis, Jean-Paul Garraud, Mireia Borrás Pabón
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
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| 15. 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; | 15. 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, at a time of recurrent scandals (Pfizergate, Qatargate, Huaweigate, etc,), as well as its involvement in the European Network of Ombudsmen; |
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Amendment 92
Nils Ušakovs
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 15 a. Highlights the Committee on Petitions’ role in the election process of the European Ombudsman, in particular in organising the public hearing with all eligible candidates, held on 3 December 2024, which was open to all Members of the European Parliament, thus giving them the democratic and transparent possibility to exchange views with the candidates and assess their independence, qualifications and professionalism as well as their vision for the office of the European Ombudsman within the EU institutional architecture; |
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Amendment 93
Michał Kobosko
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
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| 16. Acknowledges the European Ombudsman’s regular contributions to the work of the Committee on Petitions throughout the year; firmly believes that the Union’s institutions, bodies and agencies must ensure consistent and effective follow-up to the recommendations of the Ombudsman; | 16. Urges the European Ombudsman’s regular contributions to the work of the Committee on Petitions throughout the year; firmly believes that the Union’s institutions, bodies and agencies must ensure consistent and effective follow-up to the recommendations of the Ombudsman; |
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Amendment 94
Michał Kobosko
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
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| 16 a. Emphasises the essential role of the European Ombudsman in promoting transparency, good administration, and the protection of citizens’ rights; calls for closer cooperation between PETI and the Ombudsman’s office, including timely exchanges on systemic issues raised in petitions and better follow-up on Ombudsman findings within EU institutions; |
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Amendment 95
Marcin Sypniewski
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
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| 16 a. Notes the recurring concerns raised by petitioners regarding the excessive length and complexity of procedures in seemingly minor or routine matters; regrets that institutional shortcomings continue to erode trust in EU bodies; urges the Commission and other EU institutions to simplify procedures and enhance administrative efficiency, particularly in cases of direct concern to individual citizens; |
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Amendment 96
Dolors Montserrat
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 17. Notes that, despite the parliamentary recess due to the European elections, the Committee on Petitions expressed its position and made recommendations on important issues raised in petitions, including adopting two mission reports following fact-finding visits; | 17. Notes that, despite the parliamentary recess due to the European elections, the Committee on Petitions expressed its position and made recommendations on important issues raised in petitions, including adopting two mission reports following fact-finding visits; expresses regret that the Catalonian educational authorities have not implemented the recommendations made by the Committee on Petitions in its report of 19 March 2024, following the mission intended to safeguard the linguistic rights of students and their families; |
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Amendment 97
Kosma Złotowski, Ivaylo Valchev
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 17. Notes that, despite the parliamentary recess due to the European elections, the Committee on Petitions expressed its position and made recommendations on important issues raised in petitions, including adopting two mission reports following fact-finding visits; | 17. Notes that, despite the parliamentary recess due to the European elections, the Committee on Petitions expressed its position and made recommendations on important issues raised in petitions, including adopting two mission reports following fact-finding visits held in the second half of 2023, namely mission to Ireland on mica buildings and mission to Spain on linguistic immersion in Catalonia; |
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Amendment 98
Nils Ušakovs
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
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| 17 a. Notes the Committee on Petition’s Oral Question to the Commission on the working conditions of teachers in the EU which aimed at increasing the prestige and attractiveness of this key profession and which addressed the structural challenges, such as persistent shortages of qualified teachers, particularly in rural areas, inadequate salary levels, the lack of collective bargaining agreements, prevalence of fixed-term contracts, decreased quality of infrastructure or additional and burdensome administrative tasks assigned to the teachers; is alarmed about the Commission’s oral reply confirming that teacher shortages are a serious cause of concern which is also reflected by the recent PISA results with not even one Member State managing to improve their performance in basic skills; calls, in this respect, on the Commission and the Member States to significantly increase their efforts towards improving their school education systems while also increasing the attractiveness of the teaching profession, including through funding and programmes, such as the European Social Fund, the Recovery and Resilience Facility or Erasmus+; |
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Amendment 99
Michał Kobosko
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 18 a. Notes the growing number of petitions relating to education policy, particularly the recognition of teaching qualifications across Member States; calls for a stronger Commission response to citizen concerns in this area; |
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Amendment 100
Nikos Pappas
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
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| 18 a. Calls for the establishment of thematic follow-up reports and hearings when multiple petitions based on solid evidence and legal justifications concern the same issue (e.g. environment, disability rights, cross-border injustices), with recommendations for systemic legislative or policy action at Union level; |
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Amendment 101
Pál Szekeres, Jean-Paul Garraud, Sebastian Kruis, Virginie Joron
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 19. Underlines that the Petitions Web Portal is an essential tool for ensuring a smooth, efficient and transparent petitions process; welcomes the improvement made on the portal for the benefit of petitioners and stresses that efforts to make the portal more accessible must be continued, including making it more accessible for persons with disabilities; notes that the Petitions Web Portal has been one of Parliament’s most visited websites, thus serving as a first point of contact with Parliament for many EU citizens; | 19. Underlines that the Petitions Web Portal is an essential tool for ensuring a smooth, efficient and transparent petitions process; welcomes the improvement made on the portal for the benefit of petitioners and stresses that efforts to make the portal more accessible must be continued, including making it more accessible for sign-language users as requested in the petition 1056/2016 and persons with disabilities; notes that the Petitions Web Portal has been one of Parliament’s most visited websites, thus serving as a first point of contact with Parliament for many EU citizens; |
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Amendment 102
Nikos Pappas
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 19 a. Recommends the creation of a Petition Impact Assessment Mechanism to evaluate the effectiveness and legislative influence of petitions annually, including cases where petitions have led to infringement actions, legislation, or institutional reforms; |
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