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Deliberations of the Committee on Petitions in 2023

TA-10-2025-0114 · P10_TA(2025)0114 · PE768.068

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This resolution reviews the Committee on Petitions' work in 2023, covering petitions received, their subjects, and the committee's activities and relations with other institutions. It calls for better awareness of petition rights, improved cooperation with the Commission and Member States, and enhanced accessibility of the petitions process, including for persons with disabilities. It highlights specific cases, such as the Akamas Peninsula, fixed-term contracts in Italy, and the return of Romania's national treasure, and condemns harassment of committee members during a visit to Catalonia.

Key points

  1. In 2023, Parliament received 1,452 petitions, up 16.2% from 2022; 429 were inadmissible and 13 withdrawn.
  2. Calls for an EU-wide campaign to raise awareness of petition rights, using existing resources, and for improved digital accessibility of the Petitions Portal.
  3. Urges the Commission to provide legal clarifications on its enforcement approach, update the committee on infringement proceedings, and ensure access to relevant documents.
  4. Calls on Member States to respond to petitions within three months and on the Commission to launch infringement procedures where necessary.
  5. Condemns harassment of committee members during the fact-finding visit to Barcelona and regrets that recommendations on linguistic rights have not been implemented.
  6. Notes the increase in petitions on structural disparities and calls for coordinated action with relevant committees and the Commission.
  7. Highlights the committee's work on environmental issues, including illegal logging and the Habitats Directive, and urges correct implementation of EU environmental law.
  8. Stresses the need to protect persons with disabilities, including modifying Rules of Procedure to allow sign language use, and calls for full transposition of the European Accessibility Act.
  9. Calls for enhanced cooperation with the European Ombudsman and for institutions to follow up on Ombudsman recommendations.
  10. Urges the Commission to give adequate follow-up to successful European Citizens' Initiatives.
  11. Welcomes the inclusion of the European Capital of Local Trade as a preparatory action in the 2024 budget with EUR 3 million.

Who is affected

  • EU citizens and residents who submit petitions to Parliament.
  • Persons with disabilities, including sign language users, who petition Parliament.
  • Member States, which are called on to respond to petitions within three months and implement EU law correctly.
  • The European Commission, which is urged to improve transparency and follow-up on petitions and infringements.
  • The European Ombudsman, with whom the committee shares objectives of transparency and integrity.

Figures and deadlines

  • 1,452 petitions received in 2023, an increase of 16.2% compared to 2022.
  • 429 petitions declared inadmissible and 13 withdrawn in 2023.
  • 29.55% of petitions were inadmissible in 2023.
  • 82.4% of petitions were submitted via the Petitions Web Portal.
  • 191 petitions discussed at 10 committee meetings, with 114 petitioners present.
  • 34 requests for opinion and 223 requests for information sent to other committees in 2023.
  • EUR 3 million budget for the European Capital of Local Trade preparatory action.

Legal basis: Articles 10 and 11 of the Treaty on European Union; Articles 20, 24, 227, 228, 258 and 260 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union; Article 44 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights.