Sittings · Document
Draft report (2025/2114(INI)) 2025-09-16
Deliberations of the Committee on Petitions in 2024
Committee on Petitions
COMPROMISE 1
Compromise amendment 1
Compromise supported by Rapporteur
and replacing Amendment(s) 32, 33, 35
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
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| 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 for broader awareness-raising campaigns, especially in remote regions, as well as among underrepresented groups of citizens, including the youth, women, rural and insular communities, 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 Committee on Petitions, particularly for vulnerable or first-time users; |
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COMPROMISE 2
Compromise amendment 2
Compromise supported by Rapporteur
and replacing Amendment(s) 41
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 meaningful 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, to ensure proper follow-up of petitions; |
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COMPROMISE 3
Compromise amendment 3
Compromise supported by Rapporteur
and replacing Amendment(s) 56, 57
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 8. Recalls that the e-Petition database is an essential internal tool that allows the members of the Committee on Petitions to access all necessary information in order to follow up on the state of play of each petition and to be able to make informed decisions on the treatment of the petitions; notes that the e-Petition database also plays an important role in communication with petitioners; | 8. Recalls that the e-Petition database is an essential internal tool that allows the members of the Committee on Petitions to access all necessary information in order to follow up on the state of play of each petition and to be able to make informed decisions on the treatment of the petitions; notes that the e-Petition database also plays an important role in communication with petitioners; highlight the need to further modernise PETI’s digital tools and suggests that a responsible and human guided use of artificial intelligence is explored to further improve the treatment of petitions; |
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COMPROMISE 4
Compromise amendment 4
Compromise supported by Rapporteur
and replacing Amendment(s) 59
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 and calls for the swift deployment of such an interinstitutional IT tool; |
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COMPROMISE 5
Compromise amendment 5
Compromise supported by Rapporteur
and replacing Amendment(s) 63, 65, 66, 68, 70, 71, 72, 73, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 40, 49
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; notes the significant number of petitions denouncing violations of the EU environmental legislation in several Members States; notes that issues reported by petitioners and discussed in committee include the wolf protection in the EU, the long-term toxic effects of pesticides and the breach of the industrial emissions Directive arising from the management of a steel plant; 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; |
Paragraph 12 a (new)
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| 12 a. Takes note that other subject-matters were dealt by the Committee on Petitions, such as the protection of children’s rights, including online safety, the improvement of animal welfare; draws attention to petitions highlighting violations of passengers’rights; notes, also, that numerous petitions raised concerns about data protection and in particular the enforcement of the General Data Protection Regulation; highlights also the number of petitions addressing the housing crisis across Member States; notes that the Committee on Petitions dealt with the responsibilities of the fossil fuel companies in the cost of living crisis, with concerns relating to rail safety, with the protection of workers’ rights; notes the consideration of petition on culture and national heritage; recalls that the Committee on Petitions discussed several petitions on the cancellation of permanent residence permits of Russian citizens; notes that the Committee on Petitions received a substantial number of petitions on the Rule of Law in Member States, which were debated in Committee; notes the petitions submitted on conditions of reception of immigrant and asylum seekers in the Member States and notes the petitions reporting cases of discrimination; expects a due follow-up and updated information from the Commission on all these petitions; |
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COMPROMISE 6
Compromise 6
Compromise supported by Rapporteur
and replacing Amendment(s) 92, 93, 94
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 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; 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; 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; |
Paragraph 16
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 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. Encourages the continued regular contributions of the European Ombudsman 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; emphasises the essential role of the European Ombudsman in promoting transparency, good administration, and the protection of citizens’ rights; calls for closer cooperation between the Committee on Petitions and the Ombudsman’s office; |
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COMPROMISE 7
Compromise amendement 7
Compromise supported by Rapporteur
and replacing Amendment(s) 96, 97, 98, 99
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; stresses the importance of the implementation by the Catalonian authorities of the recommendations made by the Committee on Petitions in its report of 19 March 2024, intended to safeguard the linguistic rights of students and their families; |
Paragraph 17 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 17 a. Notes the growing number of petitions relating to education policy, particularly the recognition of teaching qualifications across Member States; highlights, in this regard, the Committee on Petition’s Oral Question to the Commission on the working conditions of teachers in the EU; is alarmed about the Commission’s oral reply confirming that teacher shortages are a serious challenge 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; |
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COMPROMISE 8
Compromise amendment 8
Compromise supported by Rapporteur
and replacing Amendment(s) 24
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 endeavours to discuss 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; |
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COMPROMISE 9
Compromise amendment 9
Compromise supported by PfE, ECR, ESN
and replacing Amendment(s) 45, 46, 47
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 4 a. The European Parliament recalls that the Committee on Petitions received a significant number of petitions in early 2024 expressing concern over perceived threats to the rule of law in Spain; takes note of the joint debate held in January 2024 on several petitions addressing developments in Spain, particularly in relation to the government's proposal for an amnesty law and its potential implications for the Spanish and EU legal frameworks; |
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