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amendment list, 14 July 2026

Deliberations of the Committee on Petitions in 2025

Document PETI-AM-790995 · (2026/2072(INI))

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Amendment 1

Alvise Pérez

Motion for a resolution

Recital D

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
D. 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; 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;D. 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; 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; stresses that the increase in petitions in certain Member States should also be seen as a sign of public distrust of national redress mechanisms, especially where those petitions concern justice, fundamental rights, transparency, civil protection, migration, corruption or alleged public maladministration;

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Amendment 2

Erik Kaliňák, Monika Beňová, Katarína Roth Neveďalová

Motion for a resolution

Recital D

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
D. 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; 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;D. whereas the overall number of petitions remains modest in relation to the total population of the EU; whereas petitions are one of the means by which citizens can draw the attention of the EU institutions and the Member States to issues that directly concern them; whereas the right to petition is one of the fundamental rights of Union citizens enshrined in the Treaties, and its effective exercise fosters transparency, civic participation and the democratic functioning of the European Union;

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Amendment 3

Elena Nevado del Campo

Motion for a resolution

Recital D

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
D. 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; 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;D. 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 bridge between 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 by examining petitioners’ concerns, providing responses and pushing for effective follow-up within the framework of the EU's competences; 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;

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Amendment 4

Alexandra Mehnert

Motion for a resolution

Recital D

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
D. 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; 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;D. 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; whereas the right to petition is a key instrument for citizens to hold the EU institutions accountable, including with regard to the transparent use of Union funds;

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Amendment 5

Juan Carlos Girauta Vidal, Pál Szekeres

Motion for a resolution

Recital D a (new)

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
Da. whereas the high number of petitions concerning Spain reflects persistent concerns regarding the application of Union law and the protection of citizens' rights; whereas the competent national authorities should cooperate fully with the Committee on Petitions and participate actively in its proceedings;

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Amendment 6

Ana Miranda Paz

Motion for a resolution

Recital E

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
E. whereas the criteria for the admissibility of petitions are laid down in Article 227 TFEU and Rule 232(1) of Parliament’s Rules of Procedure, which require that petitions must be submitted by an EU citizen or by a natural or legal person, either individually or in association with others, who is a resident of 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;E. whereas the criteria for the admissibility of petitions are laid down in Article 227 TFEU and Rule 232(1) of Parliament’s Rules of Procedure, which require that petitions must be submitted by an EU citizen or by a natural or legal person, either individually or in association with others, who is a resident of 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;

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Amendment 7

Elena Nevado del Campo

Motion for a resolution

Recital E

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
E. whereas the criteria for the admissibility of petitions are laid down in Article 227 TFEU and Rule 232(1) of Parliament’s Rules of Procedure, which require that petitions must be submitted by an EU citizen or by a natural or legal person, either individually or in association with others, who is a resident of 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;E. whereas the criteria for the admissibility of petitions are laid down in Article 227 TFEU and Rule 232(1) of Parliament’s Rules of Procedure, which require that petitions must be submitted by an EU citizen or by a natural or legal person, either individually or in association with others, who is a resident of or has a registered office in a Member State, on matters which fall within the EU’s fields of activity;

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Amendment 8

Valentina Palmisano

Motion for a resolution

Recital F

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
F. whereas of the petitions submitted in 2025, 1 073 were declared inadmissible and 38 were withdrawn; whereas the proportion of inadmissible petitions in 2025 remained relatively high (36.12 %), although lower than in 2024 (40.25 %); whereas further efforts are therefore required to improve citizens’ understanding of the scope of the European Union’s competences;F. whereas of the petitions submitted in 2025, 1 073 were declared inadmissible and 38 were withdrawn; whereas the proportion of inadmissible petitions in 2025 remained relatively high (36.12 %), although lower than in 2024 (40.25 %); whereas further efforts are therefore required to improve citizens’ understanding of the scope of the European Union’s competences; whereas further efforts are therefore required to improve citizens’ understanding of the scope of the European Union’s competences; 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;

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Amendment 9

Elena Nevado del Campo

Motion for a resolution

Recital F

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
F. whereas of the petitions submitted in 2025, 1 073 were declared inadmissible and 38 were withdrawn; whereas the proportion of inadmissible petitions in 2025 remained relatively high (36.12 %), although lower than in 2024 (40.25 %); whereas further efforts are therefore required to improve citizens’ understanding of the scope of the European Union’s competences;F. whereas of the petitions submitted in 2025, 1 073 were declared inadmissible and 38 were withdrawn; whereas the proportion of inadmissible petitions in 2025 remained relatively high (36.12 %), although lower than in 2024 (40.25 %); whereas further efforts are therefore required to improve citizens’ understanding of the scope of the European Union’s competences and the Committee on Petitions' competences, particularly with regard to the criteria determining their eligibility;

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Amendment 10

Erik Kaliňák, Monika Beňová, Katarína Roth Neveďalová

Motion for a resolution

Recital F

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
F. whereas of the petitions submitted in 2025, 1 073 were declared inadmissible and 38 were withdrawn; whereas the proportion of inadmissible petitions in 2025 remained relatively high (36.12 %), although lower than in 2024 (40.25 %); whereas further efforts are therefore required to improve citizens’ understanding of the scope of the European Union’s competences;F. whereas of the petitions submitted in 2025, 1 073 were declared inadmissible and 38 were withdrawn; whereas the proportion of inadmissible petitions in 2025 remained relatively high (36.12 %), although lower than in 2024 (40.25 %); whereas the above-cited data highlight the importance of providing citizens with clear and understandable information on the conditions for the admissibility of petitions and on the areas falling within the European Union's competences;

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Amendment 11

Alvise Pérez

Motion for a resolution

Recital G

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
G. whereas the right to petition Parliament is a fundamental right of EU citizens and residents, enabling them to address Parliament directly in an open, democratic and transparent manner; whereas petitions constitute an important instrument for strengthening democratic participation, accountability and dialogue between citizens and the EU institutions;G. whereas the right to petition Parliament is a fundamental right of EU citizens and residents, enabling them to address Parliament directly in an open, democratic and transparent manner; whereas petitions constitute an important instrument for strengthening democratic participation, accountability and dialogue between citizens and the EU institutions; stresses that this right should not be de facto limited by internal balances between political groups, and that all EU citizens should be able to feel represented before the Committee on Petitions, including those whose elected representatives do not belong to a political group;

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Amendment 12

Alexandra Mehnert

Motion for a resolution

Recital G

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
G. whereas the right to petition Parliament is a fundamental right of EU citizens and residents, enabling them to address Parliament directly in an open, democratic and transparent manner; whereas petitions constitute an important instrument for strengthening democratic participation, accountability and dialogue between citizens and the EU institutions;G. whereas the right to petition Parliament is a fundamental right of EU citizens and residents, enabling them to address Parliament directly in an open, democratic and transparent manner; whereas petitions constitute an important instrument for strengthening accountability, fostering dialogue between citizens and the EU institutions, and enabling citizens to raise concerns regarding the application and enforcement of Union law, thereby contributing to good governance and informed parliamentary scrutiny;

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Amendment 13

Diego Solier

Motion for a resolution

Recital G a (new)

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
Ga. whereas the Committee on Petitions, through the examination of individual petitions, provides a unique insight into the practical impact of EU legislation on citizens’ daily lives; whereas the committee’s work frequently highlights the consequences of overly complex or disproportionate EU regulation on citizens, small businesses and local communities;

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Amendment 14

Juan Carlos Girauta Vidal, Pál Szekeres

Motion for a resolution

Recital H

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
H. whereas Parliament has long been at the forefront of the development of the petitions process internationally and continues to operate one of the most open and transparent petitions systems in Europe; whereas the Petitions Web Portal plays a central role in facilitating citizens’ access to the petitions process; whereas, in 2025, positive developments were observed in the search function of the Petitions Web Portal; whereas such technological developments have the potential to facilitate more efficient processing and analysis of petitions and to enhance user-friendly access to the petition system compared to current functionalities; whereas further work is ongoing in this area, with a view to continuing the responsible and structured development of such tools in the future, in full respect of transparency, data protection and the institutional framework of the EU;H. whereas Parliament has long been at the forefront of the development of the petitions process internationally and continues to operate one of the most open and transparent petitions systems in Europe; whereas the Petitions Web Portal plays a central role in facilitating citizens’ access to the petitions process; whereas, in 2025, positive developments were observed in the search function of the Petitions Web Portal; whereas such technological developments have the potential to facilitate more efficient processing and analysis of petitions and to enhance user-friendly access to the petition system compared to current functionalities; whereas further work is ongoing in this area, with a view to continuing the responsible and structured development of such tools in the future, in full respect of transparency, data protection and the institutional framework of the EU; whereas technological developments, including artificial intelligence tools, may facilitate administrative work but should never replace political assessment or human scrutiny when examining petitions submitted by citizens;

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Amendment 15

Elena Nevado del Campo

Motion for a resolution

Recital H

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
H. whereas Parliament has long been at the forefront of the development of the petitions process internationally and continues to operate one of the most open and transparent petitions systems in Europe; whereas the Petitions Web Portal plays a central role in facilitating citizens’ access to the petitions process; whereas, in 2025, positive developments were observed in the search function of the Petitions Web Portal; whereas such technological developments have the potential to facilitate more efficient processing and analysis of petitions and to enhance user-friendly access to the petition system compared to current functionalities; whereas further work is ongoing in this area, with a view to continuing the responsible and structured development of such tools in the future, in full respect of transparency, data protection and the institutional framework of the EU;H. whereas Parliament has long been at the forefront of the development of the petitions process internationally and continues to operate the most open and transparent petitions system in Europe; whereas the Petitions Web Portal plays a central role in facilitating citizens’ access to the petitions process; welcomes the progress in improving the use and accessibility of the online petitions platform, which, in 2025, saw positive developments in the search function of the Petitions Web Portal; whereas such technological developments have the potential to facilitate more efficient processing and analysis of petitions and to enhance user-friendly access to the petition system compared to current functionalities; whereas further work is ongoing in this area, with a view to continuing the responsible and structured development of such tools in the future, in full respect of transparency, data protection and the institutional framework of the EU;

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Amendment 16

Erik Kaliňák, Monika Beňová, Katarína Roth Neveďalová

Motion for a resolution

Recital H

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
H. whereas Parliament has long been at the forefront of the development of the petitions process internationally and continues to operate one of the most open and transparent petitions systems in Europe; whereas the Petitions Web Portal plays a central role in facilitating citizens’ access to the petitions process; whereas, in 2025, positive developments were observed in the search function of the Petitions Web Portal; whereas such technological developments have the potential to facilitate more efficient processing and analysis of petitions and to enhance user-friendly access to the petition system compared to current functionalities; whereas further work is ongoing in this area, with a view to continuing the responsible and structured development of such tools in the future, in full respect of transparency, data protection and the institutional framework of the EU;H. whereas Parliament has long been developing the petitions process with the aim of making it easier for citizens to exercise their right to petition; whereas the Petitions Web Portal plays a significant role in facilitating citizens’ access to the petitions process; whereas, in 2025, further technical improvements were made to the search function of the Petitions Web Portal; whereas such technological developments have the potential to facilitate more efficient processing and analysis of petitions and to enhance user access to the petition system; whereas further work is ongoing in this area, with a view to continuing the responsible and structured development of such tools in the future, in full respect of transparency, data protection and the institutional framework of the EU;

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Amendment 17

Erik Kaliňák, Monika Beňová, Katarína Roth Neveďalová

Motion for a resolution

Recital I

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
I. whereas in 2025, 88 % of petitions were submitted through Parliament’s Petitions Web Portal, compared to 82.3 % in 2024, confirming the portal as by far the most widely used channel for the submission of petitions; whereas the Petitions Web Portal ensures the automatic publication of information on the registration and status updates of petitions, as well as the provision of additional relevant data, such as country of origin and thematic classification, together with summaries available in all 24 official languages of the EU; whereas in 2025 all petitions were consistently prepared, processed and published in a timely manner, within a few days of their adoption, thereby ensuring rapid public access to relevant information; whereas all internal and external requests for assistance concerning the use, functioning and content of the Petitions Web Portal were addressed effectively and without delay, in any of the official languages of the EU, thereby ensuring a high level of accessibility and user support;I. whereas in 2025, 88 % of petitions were submitted through Parliament’s Petitions Web Portal, compared to 82.3 % in 2024, confirming the portal as the most widely used channel for the submission of petitions; whereas the Petitions Web Portal ensures the automatic publication of information on the registration and status updates of petitions, as well as the provision of additional relevant data, such as country of origin and thematic classification, together with summaries available in all 24 official languages of the EU; whereas in 2025 petitions were processed and published within a few days of their adoption; whereas internal and external requests concerning the use, functioning and content of the Petitions Web Portal were addressed in all the official languages of the European Union;

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Amendment 18

Ana Miranda Paz

Motion for a resolution

Recital I

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
I. whereas in 2025, 88 % of petitions were submitted through Parliament’s Petitions Web Portal, compared to 82.3 % in 2024, confirming the portal as by far the most widely used channel for the submission of petitions; whereas the Petitions Web Portal ensures the automatic publication of information on the registration and status updates of petitions, as well as the provision of additional relevant data, such as country of origin and thematic classification, together with summaries available in all 24 official languages of the EU; whereas in 2025 all petitions were consistently prepared, processed and published in a timely manner, within a few days of their adoption, thereby ensuring rapid public access to relevant information; whereas all internal and external requests for assistance concerning the use, functioning and content of the Petitions Web Portal were addressed effectively and without delay, in any of the official languages of the EU, thereby ensuring a high level of accessibility and user support;I. whereas in 2025, 88 % of petitions were submitted through Parliament’s Petitions Web Portal, compared to 82.3 % in 2024, confirming the portal as by far the most widely used channel for the submission of petitions; whereas the Petitions Web Portal should ensure the automatic publication of information on the registration and status updates of petitions, as well as the provision of additional relevant data, such as country of origin and thematic classification, together with summaries available in all 24 official languages of the EU; whereas all petitions should be consistently prepared, processed and published in a timely manner, within a few days of their adoption, thereby ensuring rapid public access to relevant information; whereas all internal and external requests for assistance concerning the use, functioning and content of the Petitions Web Portal should be addressed effectively and without delay, in any of the official languages of the EU, thereby ensuring a high level of accessibility and user support;

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Amendment 19

Elena Nevado del Campo

Motion for a resolution

Recital J

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
J. whereas in 2025, work on strengthening the inclusiveness and accessibility of the Petitions Web Portal was further intensified through the introduction of gender-neutral options, revisions of template letters in all official EU languages and the continued modernisation of the platform’s technical infrastructure;J. whereas in 2025, work on strengthening the inclusiveness and accessibility of the Petitions Web Portal was further intensified through the continued modernisation of the platform’s technical infrastructure;

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Amendment 20

Diego Solier

Motion for a resolution

Recital J

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
J. whereas in 2025, work on strengthening the inclusiveness and accessibility of the Petitions Web Portal was further intensified through the introduction of gender-neutral options, revisions of template letters in all official EU languages and the continued modernisation of the platform’s technical infrastructure;J. whereas in 2025, work on strengthening the inclusiveness and accessibility of the Petitions Web Portal was further intensified through the continued modernisation of the platform’s technical infrastructure, including improvements to user experience, accessibility for persons with disabilities and the multilingual provision of information;

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Amendment 21

Alexandra Mehnert

Motion for a resolution

Recital J

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
J. whereas in 2025, work on strengthening the inclusiveness and accessibility of the Petitions Web Portal was further intensified through the introduction of gender-neutral options, revisions of template letters in all official EU languages and the continued modernisation of the platform’s technical infrastructure;J. whereas in 2025, work on strengthening the inclusiveness and accessibility of the Petitions Web Portal was further intensified through the continued modernisation of the platform’s technical infrastructure; whereas template letters including gender-neutral language make the work of the secretariat more efficient and citizen-oriented;

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Amendment 22

Marcin Sypniewski

Motion for a resolution

Recital J

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
J. whereas in 2025, work on strengthening the inclusiveness and accessibility of the Petitions Web Portal was further intensified through the introduction of gender-neutral options, revisions of template letters in all official EU languages and the continued modernisation of the platform’s technical infrastructure;J. whereas in 2025, work on improving the functionality and accessibility of the Petitions Web Portal continued, in particular through the revisions of template letters in all official EU languages and the continued modernisation of the platform’s technical infrastructure, with a view to better serving citizens and legal entities;

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Amendment 23

Juan Carlos Girauta Vidal, Pál Szekeres

Motion for a resolution

Recital J

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
J. whereas in 2025, work on strengthening the inclusiveness and accessibility of the Petitions Web Portal was further intensified through the introduction of gender-neutral options, revisions of template letters in all official EU languages and the continued modernisation of the platform’s technical infrastructure;J. whereas in 2025, work on strengthening the inclusiveness and accessibility of the Petitions Web Portal was further intensified through the revisions of template letters in all official EU languages and the continued modernisation of the platform’s technical infrastructure;

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Amendment 24

Erik Kaliňák, Monika Beňová, Katarína Roth Neveďalová

Motion for a resolution

Recital J

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
J. whereas in 2025, work on strengthening the inclusiveness and accessibility of the Petitions Web Portal was further intensified through the introduction of gender-neutral options, revisions of template letters in all official EU languages and the continued modernisation of the platform’s technical infrastructure;J. whereas in 2025, the development and improvement of the Petitions Web Portal continued through the introduction of new features in user forms, the revision of template letters in all official languages of the European Union, and the further modernisation of the platform’s technical infrastructure;

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Amendment 25

Juan Carlos Girauta Vidal, Pál Szekeres

Motion for a resolution

Recital K

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
K. whereas the Committee on Petitions underlines the importance of increased transparency in the handling of petitions, including systematic feedback to petitioners at key stages of the procedure and clearer information on follow-up actions undertaken by the EU institutions;K. whereas the Committee on Petitions underlines the importance of increased transparency in the handling of petitions, including systematic feedback to petitioners at key stages of the procedure, clearer information on follow-up actions undertaken by the EU institutions and meaningful explanations when petitions are declared inadmissible or closed;

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Amendment 26

Erik Kaliňák, Monika Beňová, Katarína Roth Neveďalová

Motion for a resolution

Recital K

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
K. whereas the Committee on Petitions underlines the importance of increased transparency in the handling of petitions, including systematic feedback to petitioners at key stages of the procedure and clearer information on follow-up actions undertaken by the EU institutions;K. whereas petitioners have a legitimate interest in being kept informed about the progress of their petitions; whereas the provision of information on the various stages of the procedure and on follow-up actions undertaken by the institutions of the European Union can contribute to greater transparency and predictability in the petition process;

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Amendment 27

Alexandra Mehnert

Motion for a resolution

Recital K

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
K. whereas the Committee on Petitions underlines the importance of increased transparency in the handling of petitions, including systematic feedback to petitioners at key stages of the procedure and clearer information on follow-up actions undertaken by the EU institutions;K. whereas transparency in the handling of petitions, including timely and clear information to petitioners on the outcome and follow-up of their petitions contributes to citizens’ trust in the petitions procedure;

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Amendment 28

Valentina Palmisano

Motion for a resolution

Recital L

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
L. whereas the activities of the Committee on Petitions are based on the input and information provided by petitioners; whereas petitions often provide valuable evidence concerning the implementation and enforcement of EU law and may contribute to Parliament’s legislative and scrutiny work;L. whereas the activities of the Committee on Petitions are based on the input and information provided by petitioners; whereas petitions may provide valuable evidence concerning the implementation and enforcement of EU law and may contribute to Parliament’s legislative and scrutiny work;

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Amendment 29

Michał Kobosko, Jana Toom

Motion for a resolution

Recital L a (new)

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
La. whereas recurring issues identified through petitions constitute an important source of evidence regarding the practical implementation of Union law and should contribute to Parliament's legislative scrutiny, implementation reports and evaluation of existing legislation;

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Amendment 30

Alvise Pérez

Motion for a resolution

Recital M

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
M. whereas the right to petition enhances Parliament’s responsiveness to complaints and concerns relating to respect for EU fundamental rights and compliance with EU law in the Member States; whereas petitions constitute an important source of information regarding possible breaches or misapplication of EU law in the Member States and enable Parliament and other institutions to assess the implementation and impact of EU legislation;M. whereas the right to petition enhances Parliament’s responsiveness to complaints and concerns relating to respect for EU fundamental rights and compliance with EU law in the Member States; whereas petitions constitute an important source of information regarding possible breaches or misapplication of EU law in the Member States and enable Parliament and other institutions to assess the implementation and impact of EU legislation; takes the view that particular attention should be paid to petitions on the rule of law, judicial independence, freedom of expression, whistleblower protection, corruption and the partisan use of public institutions, as they concern citizens’ basic trust in the EU and the Member States;

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Amendment 31

Alexandra Mehnert

Motion for a resolution

Recital M

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
M. whereas the right to petition enhances Parliament’s responsiveness to complaints and concerns relating to respect for EU fundamental rights and compliance with EU law in the Member States; whereas petitions constitute an important source of information regarding possible breaches or misapplication of EU law in the Member States and enable Parliament and other institutions to assess the implementation and impact of EU legislation;M. whereas the right to petition enhances Parliament’s responsiveness to complaints and concerns relating to the application, implementation and enforcement of Union law, including respect for EU fundamental rights and compliance with EU law in the Member States; whereas petitions constitute an important source of information regarding possible breaches, incorrect application or ineffective implementation of EU law in the Member States and enable Parliament and other Union institutions to assess the implementation, effectiveness and impact of Union legislation, thereby contributing to transparency, accountability and the sound application of Union law;

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Amendment 32

Valentina Palmisano

Motion for a resolution

Recital N

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
N. whereas each petition is considered and examined carefully, efficiently and transparently; whereas 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 timeframe and in their own language or in the language used in the petition;N. whereas 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 timeframe and in their own language or in the language used in the petition;

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Amendment 33

Erik Kaliňák, Monika Beňová, Katarína Roth Neveďalová

Motion for a resolution

Recital N

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
N. whereas each petition is considered and examined carefully, efficiently and transparently; whereas 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 timeframe and in their own language or in the language used in the petition;N. whereas each petition is considered and examined in accordance with the procedures laid down in the Rules of Procedure of the European Parliament; whereas petitioners have the right to receive a reply informing them about the decision on admissibility and on follow-up actions adopted by the committee within a reasonable timeframe and in their own language or in the language in which the petition was submitted;

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Amendment 34

Ana Miranda Paz

Motion for a resolution

Recital N

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
N. whereas each petition is considered and examined carefully, efficiently and transparently; whereas 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 timeframe and in their own language or in the language used in the petition;N. whereas each petition should be considered and examined carefully, efficiently and transparently; whereas 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 timeframe and in their own language or in the language used in the petition;

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Amendment 35

Alexandra Mehnert

Motion for a resolution

Recital N

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
N. whereas each petition is considered and examined carefully, efficiently and transparently; whereas 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 timeframe and in their own language or in the language used in the petition;N. whereas each petition is considered and examined carefully, efficiently and transparently; whereas 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 timeframe and in an official language of the European Union;

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Amendment 36

Alexandra Mehnert

Motion for a resolution

Recital O

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
O. whereas Rule 220 of Parliament’s Rules of Procedure provides that when consensus cannot be reached, the committee coordinators may only act by a majority that clearly represents a large majority of the committee, having regard to the respective strengths of the various political groups; whereas the vast majority of decisions in the Committee on Petitions is taken by the committee coordinators, either in their meetings or via a written procedure; whereas Rule 220 also stipulates that all decisions and recommendations by the committee coordinators are deemed adopted unless contested, in which case the matter is referred to the committee for decision by simple majority; whereas such contestations occur only rarely;O. whereas Rule 220 of Parliament’s Rules of Procedure provides that when consensus cannot be reached, the committee coordinators may only act by a majority that clearly represents a large majority of the committee, having regard to the respective strengths of the various political groups; whereas Rule 220 also stipulates that all decisions and recommendations by the committee coordinators are deemed adopted unless contested, in which case the matter is referred to the committee for decision by simple majority; whereas the interpretation given by AFCO of Rule 220 ensures that the decision-making framework of the committee does not lead to procedural deadlock, thereby ensuring the effective functioning of the committee, legal certainty in its decision-making process and full respect for political pluralism;

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Amendment 37

Juan Carlos Girauta Vidal, Pál Szekeres

Motion for a resolution

Recital O

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
O. whereas Rule 220 of Parliament’s Rules of Procedure provides that when consensus cannot be reached, the committee coordinators may only act by a majority that clearly represents a large majority of the committee, having regard to the respective strengths of the various political groups; whereas the vast majority of decisions in the Committee on Petitions is taken by the committee coordinators, either in their meetings or via a written procedure; whereas Rule 220 also stipulates that all decisions and recommendations by the committee coordinators are deemed adopted unless contested, in which case the matter is referred to the committee for decision by simple majority; whereas such contestations occur only rarely;O. whereas when consensus cannot be reached, the committee coordinators may only act by a majority having regard to the respective strengths of the various political groups; whereas the vast majority of decisions in the Committee on Petitions is taken by the committee coordinators, either in their meetings or via a written procedure; whereas Rule 220 also stipulates that all decisions and recommendations by the committee coordinators are deemed adopted unless contested, in which case the matter is referred to the committee for decision by simple majority; whereas such contestations occur only rarely;

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Amendment 38

Valentina Palmisano

Motion for a resolution

Recital O

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
O. whereas Rule 220 of Parliament’s Rules of Procedure provides that when consensus cannot be reached, the committee coordinators may only act by a majority that clearly represents a large majority of the committee, having regard to the respective strengths of the various political groups; whereas the vast majority of decisions in the Committee on Petitions is taken by the committee coordinators, either in their meetings or via a written procedure; whereas Rule 220 also stipulates that all decisions and recommendations by the committee coordinators are deemed adopted unless contested, in which case the matter is referred to the committee for decision by simple majority; whereas such contestations occur only rarely;O. whereas Rule 220 of Parliament’s Rules of Procedure provides that when consensus cannot be reached, the committee coordinators may only act by a majority that clearly represents a large majority of the committee, having regard to the respective strengths of the various political groups; whereas the vast majority of decisions in the Committee on Petitions is taken by the committee coordinators, either in their meetings or via a written procedure; whereas Rule 220 also stipulates that all decisions and recommendations by the committee coordinators are deemed adopted unless contested, in which case the matter is referred to the committee for decision by simple majority;

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Amendment 39

Valentina Palmisano

Motion for a resolution

Recital P

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
P. whereas the Committee on Petitions attaches the utmost importance to the examination and public discussion of petitions during its meetings; whereas petitioners have the right to present their petitions, thereby actively contributing to the debate; whereas in 2025, the Committee on Petitions held ten committee meetings, at which 145 petitions were discussed with 97 petitioners present, who actively participated by taking the floor;P. whereas the Committee on Petitions attaches the utmost importance to the examination and public discussion of petitions during its meetings; whereas petitioners have the right to present their petitions, thereby actively contributing to the debate; whereas in 2025, the Committee on Petitions held ten committee meetings, at which 145 petitions were discussed with 97 petitioners present, who actively participated by taking the floor; whereas 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;

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Amendment 40

Ana Miranda Paz

Motion for a resolution

Recital P

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
P. whereas the Committee on Petitions attaches the utmost importance to the examination and public discussion of petitions during its meetings; whereas petitioners have the right to present their petitions, thereby actively contributing to the debate; whereas in 2025, the Committee on Petitions held ten committee meetings, at which 145 petitions were discussed with 97 petitioners present, who actively participated by taking the floor;P. whereas the Committee on Petitions should strive for ensuring a sound legal examination and follow-up of petitions received as well as holding public discussions during its meetings on petitions concerning the largest possible number of Member States; whereas petitioners have the right to present their petitions, thereby actively contributing to the debate; whereas in 2025, the Committee on Petitions held ten committee meetings, at which 145 petitions were discussed with 97 petitioners present, who actively participated by taking the floor;

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Amendment 41

Juan Carlos Girauta Vidal, Pál Szekeres

Motion for a resolution

Recital P

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
P. whereas the Committee on Petitions attaches the utmost importance to the examination and public discussion of petitions during its meetings; whereas petitioners have the right to present their petitions, thereby actively contributing to the debate; whereas in 2025, the Committee on Petitions held ten committee meetings, at which 145 petitions were discussed with 97 petitioners present, who actively participated by taking the floor;P. whereas the Committee on Petitions attaches the utmost importance to the examination and public discussion of petitions during its meetings; whereas petitioners have the right to present their petitions, thereby actively contributing to the debate; whereas in 2025, the Committee on Petitions held ten committee meetings, at which 145 petitions were discussed with 97 petitioners present, who actively participated by taking the floor; whereas Spain remained the Member State concerned by the highest number of petitions in 2025;

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Amendment 42

Erik Kaliňák, Monika Beňová, Katarína Roth Neveďalová

Motion for a resolution

Recital P

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
P. whereas the Committee on Petitions attaches the utmost importance to the examination and public discussion of petitions during its meetings; whereas petitioners have the right to present their petitions, thereby actively contributing to the debate; whereas in 2025, the Committee on Petitions held ten committee meetings, at which 145 petitions were discussed with 97 petitioners present, who actively participated by taking the floor;P. whereas the Committee on Petitions regularly examines petitions and holds public discussions on them; whereas petitioners have the right to present their petitions, thereby actively contributing to the debate; whereas in 2025, the Committee on Petitions held ten committee meetings, at which 145 petitions were discussed with 97 petitioners present, who actively participated by taking the floor;

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Amendment 43

Alexandra Mehnert

Motion for a resolution

Recital Q

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
Q. whereas the main subjects of concern raised in petitions submitted in 2025 related to the environment, consumer rights, justice, fundamental rights, financial services, health, property, external relations and information society and media;Q. whereas the main subjects of concern raised in petitions submitted in 2025 related to the environment, personal matters, consumer rights, justice, fundamental rights, financial services, health, disability, property, external relations and information society and media, with a notable increase in petitions concerning the rights of persons with disabilities and the implementation and enforcement of Union legislation in this area;

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Amendment 44

Alvise Pérez

Motion for a resolution

Recital Q

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
Q. whereas the main subjects of concern raised in petitions submitted in 2025 related to the environment, consumer rights, justice, fundamental rights, financial services, health, property, external relations and information society and media;Q. whereas the main subjects of concern raised in petitions submitted in 2025 related to the environment, consumer rights, justice, fundamental rights, financial services, health, housing, private property, civil protection, external relations, information society and media;

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Amendment 45

Juan Carlos Girauta Vidal

Motion for a resolution

Recital R

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
R. whereas the Committee on Petitions should ensure that its agenda reflects issues of broad relevance to European citizens and promotes a balanced consideration of petitions originating from across the EU; whereas the Committee on Petitions’ guidelines provide that meeting agendas should be structured so as to ensure thematic diversity, facilitate the joint consideration of petitions addressing similar issues and, where feasible, allow thematic discussions to draw on petitions originating from more than one Member State;deleted

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Amendment 46

Michał Kobosko, Jana Toom

Motion for a resolution

Recital R

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
R. whereas the Committee on Petitions should ensure that its agenda reflects issues of broad relevance to European citizens and promotes a balanced consideration of petitions originating from across the EU; whereas the Committee on Petitions’ guidelines provide that meeting agendas should be structured so as to ensure thematic diversity, facilitate the joint consideration of petitions addressing similar issues and, where feasible, allow thematic discussions to draw on petitions originating from more than one Member State;R. whereas the Committee on Petitions should ensure that its agenda reflects issues of broad relevance to European citizens and promotes a balanced consideration of petitions originating from across the EU taking due account of both the number of petitions received and the broader European relevance and systemic nature of the issues raised; whereas the Committee on Petitions’ guidelines provide that meeting agendas should be structured so as to ensure thematic diversity, facilitate the joint consideration of petitions addressing similar issues and, where feasible, allow thematic discussions to draw on petitions originating from more than one Member State;

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Amendment 47

Ana Miranda Paz

Motion for a resolution

Recital R

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
R. whereas the Committee on Petitions should ensure that its agenda reflects issues of broad relevance to European citizens and promotes a balanced consideration of petitions originating from across the EU; whereas the Committee on Petitions’ guidelines provide that meeting agendas should be structured so as to ensure thematic diversity, facilitate the joint consideration of petitions addressing similar issues and, where feasible, allow thematic discussions to draw on petitions originating from more than one Member State;R. whereas the Committee on Petitions should ensure that its agenda reflects issues of broad relevance to European citizens as well as a balanced inclusion of petitions originating from various Member States in order to be fully in line with its role of protecting the rights of citizens from across the Union; whereas the Committee on Petitions’ guidelines provide that meeting agendas should be structured so as to ensure thematic diversity, facilitate the joint consideration of petitions addressing similar issues and, where feasible, allow thematic discussions to draw on petitions originating from more than one Member State;

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Amendment 48

Erik Kaliňák, Monika Beňová, Katarína Roth Neveďalová

Motion for a resolution

Recital R

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
R. whereas the Committee on Petitions should ensure that its agenda reflects issues of broad relevance to European citizens and promotes a balanced consideration of petitions originating from across the EU; whereas the Committee on Petitions’ guidelines provide that meeting agendas should be structured so as to ensure thematic diversity, facilitate the joint consideration of petitions addressing similar issues and, where feasible, allow thematic discussions to draw on petitions originating from more than one Member State;R. whereas the Committee on Petitions should ensure that its agenda reflects the diversity of issues raised by citizens of the European Union and promotes a balanced consideration of petitions originating from all Member States; whereas the Committee on Petitions’ guidelines provide that meeting agendas should be structured so as to ensure thematic diversity, facilitate the joint consideration of petitions addressing similar issues and, where appropriate, allow thematic discussions to draw on petitions originating from one or more Member States;

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Amendment 49

Elena Nevado del Campo

Motion for a resolution

Recital S

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
S. whereas environmental issues remained among the principal concerns of petitioners in 2025, including matters related to pollution, waste management, biodiversity protection, infrastructure projects, contamination by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), air quality, water management and climate-related risks; whereas petitions concerning consumer rights, justice, health and external relations increased significantly in 2025 compared to 2024, reflecting citizens’ growing concerns in these policy areas;S. whereas environmental issues remained among the principal concerns of petitioners in 2025; whereas petitions concerning consumer rights, justice, health and external relations increased significantly in 2025 compared to 2024, reflecting citizens’ growing concerns in these policy areas;

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Amendment 50

Diego Solier

Motion for a resolution

Recital S

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
S. whereas environmental issues remained among the principal concerns of petitioners in 2025, including matters related to pollution, waste management, biodiversity protection, infrastructure projects, contamination by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), air quality, water management and climate-related risks; whereas petitions concerning consumer rights, justice, health and external relations increased significantly in 2025 compared to 2024, reflecting citizens’ growing concerns in these policy areas;S. whereas environmental issues remained among the principal concerns of petitioners in 2025, including matters related to pollution, waste management, biodiversity protection, infrastructure projects, contamination by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), air quality, water management and climate-related risks; whereas a significant number of petitions also addressed concerns about the practical implementation and proportionality of EU environmental legislation, including the EU Deforestation Regulation, and its impact on farmers, forest owners and rural communities; whereas petitions concerning consumer rights, justice, health and external relations increased significantly in 2025 compared to 2024, reflecting citizens’ growing concerns in these policy areas;

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Amendment 51

Alvise Pérez

Motion for a resolution

Recital S

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
S. whereas environmental issues remained among the principal concerns of petitioners in 2025, including matters related to pollution, waste management, biodiversity protection, infrastructure projects, contamination by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), air quality, water management and climate-related risks; whereas petitions concerning consumer rights, justice, health and external relations increased significantly in 2025 compared to 2024, reflecting citizens’ growing concerns in these policy areas;S. whereas environmental issues remained among the principal concerns of petitioners in 2025, including matters related to pollution, waste management, biodiversity protection, infrastructure projects, contamination by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), air quality, water management, natural risk prevention, critical infrastructure planning, coordination between administrations and transparency in the use of public funds for prevention, repair and reconstruction, and climate-related risks; whereas petitions concerning consumer rights, justice, health and external relations increased significantly in 2025 compared to 2024, reflecting citizens’ growing concerns in these policy areas;

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Amendment 52

Alexandra Mehnert

Motion for a resolution

Recital S

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
S. whereas environmental issues remained among the principal concerns of petitioners in 2025, including matters related to pollution, waste management, biodiversity protection, infrastructure projects, contamination by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), air quality, water management and climate-related risks; whereas petitions concerning consumer rights, justice, health and external relations increased significantly in 2025 compared to 2024, reflecting citizens’ growing concerns in these policy areas;S. whereas environmental issues remained among the principal concerns of petitioners in 2025; whereas petitions concerning consumer rights, justice, health and external relations increased significantly in 2025 compared to 2024, reflecting citizens’ growing concerns in these policy areas;

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Amendment 53

Valentina Palmisano

Motion for a resolution

Recital S

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
S. whereas environmental issues remained among the principal concerns of petitioners in 2025, including matters related to pollution, waste management, biodiversity protection, infrastructure projects, contamination by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), air quality, water management and climate-related risks; whereas petitions concerning consumer rights, justice, health and external relations increased significantly in 2025 compared to 2024, reflecting citizens’ growing concerns in these policy areas;S. whereas environmental issues remained among the principal concerns of petitioners in 2025, including matters related to pollution, waste management, biodiversity protection, infrastructure projects, contamination by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), air quality, water management and climate-related risks; whereas several petitions highlight the existence of 'sacrifice zones' within the EU, where industrial activities cause extreme and lasting impacts on public health, requiring immediate suspension of operations when severe threats are proven;

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Amendment 54

Valentina Palmisano

Motion for a resolution

Recital T

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
T. whereas the number of petitions relating to disability issues increased significantly in 2025, reaching 51 petitions compared to 25 in 2024 and 22 in 2023; whereas accessibility, inclusion, education and the implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) remained among the principal concerns raised by petitioners;T. whereas the number of petitions relating to disability issues increased significantly in 2025, reaching 51 petitions compared to 25 in 2024 and 22 in 2023; whereas accessibility, inclusion, education and the implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) remained among the principal concerns raised by petitioners; whereas the EU and its Member States must urgently move from declarations of intent to the allocation of binding structural funds to eliminate architectural and social barriers;

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Amendment 55

Alvise Pérez

Motion for a resolution

Recital U

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
U. whereas in 2025, the Committee on Petitions carried out four fact-finding visits, namely to Austria, twice to Spain (to Algeciras and Barbate and to the Canary Islands) and to Portugal (Madeira), in order to assess issues raised in petitions and gather first-hand information from petitioners, national authorities and stakeholders;U. whereas in 2025, the Committee on Petitions carried out four fact-finding visits, namely to Austria, twice to Spain (to Algeciras and Barbate and to the Canary Islands) and to Portugal (Madeira), in order to assess issues raised in petitions and gather first-hand information from petitioners, national authorities and stakeholders; stresses that the composition of those visits should ensure not only balance between political groups, but also the pluralistic representation of Members elected in the Member State in question, including non-attached Members, especially when the visit concerns facts that are highly publicly sensitive, victims, civil protection failures, migration management, security or alleged maladministration;

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Amendment 56

Diego Solier

Motion for a resolution

Recital U

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
U. whereas in 2025, the Committee on Petitions carried out four fact-finding visits, namely to Austria, twice to Spain (to Algeciras and Barbate and to the Canary Islands) and to Portugal (Madeira), in order to assess issues raised in petitions and gather first-hand information from petitioners, national authorities and stakeholders;U. whereas in 2025, the Committee on Petitions carried out four fact-finding visits, namely to Austria (on wolf population management and the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation), twice to Spain (to Algeciras and Barbate on police officers’ labour rights and to the Canary Islands on challenges linked to irregular migration arrivals) and to Portugal (Madeira on housing affordability and the activation of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism in response to wildfires), in order to assess issues raised in petitions and gather first-hand information from petitioners, national authorities and stakeholders;

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Amendment 57

Valentina Palmisano

Motion for a resolution

Recital U

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
U. whereas in 2025, the Committee on Petitions carried out four fact-finding visits, namely to Austria, twice to Spain (to Algeciras and Barbate and to the Canary Islands) and to Portugal (Madeira), in order to assess issues raised in petitions and gather first-hand information from petitioners, national authorities and stakeholders;U. whereas in 2025, the Committee on Petitions carried out four fact-finding visits, namely to Austria, twice to Spain (to Algeciras and Barbate and to the Canary Islands) and to Portugal (Madeira), in order to assess issues raised in petitions and gather first-hand information from petitioners, national authorities and stakeholders; whereas fact-finding visits should be planned in a manner that ensures an appropriate geographical and thematic balance and reflects the diversity of concerns raised by citizens across the Union;

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Amendment 58

Valentina Palmisano

Motion for a resolution

Recital V

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
V. whereas the Committee on Petitions welcomed the participation of Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič in the Structured Dialogue on 14 May 2025 and stressed the importance of greater transparency in infringement procedures and better communication with petitioners regarding the state of play of such procedures;V. whereas the Committee on Petitions welcomed the participation of Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič in the Structured Dialogue on 14 May 2025 and stressed the importance of greater transparency in infringement procedures and better communication with petitioners regarding the state of play of such procedures; whereas the persistent delays by the Commission in advancing infringement procedures, particularly concerning environmental and health violations, undermine citizens' trust and perpetuate severe harm to local communities

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Amendment 59

Erik Kaliňák, Monika Beňová, Katarína Roth Neveďalová

Motion for a resolution

Recital V

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
V. whereas the Committee on Petitions welcomed the participation of Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič in the Structured Dialogue on 14 May 2025 and stressed the importance of greater transparency in infringement procedures and better communication with petitioners regarding the state of play of such procedures;V. whereas a Structured Dialogue took place on 14 May 2025 between the Committee on Petitions and Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič, during which infringement procedures and the provision of information to petitioners regarding the status of the relevant procedures were also discussed;

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Amendment 60

Erik Kaliňák, Monika Beňová, Katarína Roth Neveďalová

Motion for a resolution

Recital W

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
W. whereas under Parliament’s Rules of Procedure, the Committee on Petitions is also responsible for relations with the European Ombudsman, who investigates complaints about maladministration within the institutions and bodies of the EU; whereas in 2025, the Committee on Petitions continued its constructive relations with the European Ombudsman, as demonstrated by the active participation in the committee’s meetings of Teresa Anjinho, who presented the Ombudsman’s 2024 annual report to the committee on 24 June 2025 and took part in the committee’s Annual Workshop on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities on 2 December 2025;W. whereas under Parliament’s Rules of Procedure, the Committee on Petitions is also responsible for relations with the European Ombudsman, who investigates complaints about maladministration within the institutions and bodies of the EU; whereas in 2025, the Committee on Petitions continued its cooperation with the European Ombudsman, as demonstrated by the active participation in the committee’s meetings of Teresa Anjinho, who presented the Ombudsman’s 2024 annual report to the committee on 24 June 2025 and took part in the committee’s Annual Workshop on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities on 2 December 2025;

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Amendment 61

Juan Carlos Girauta Vidal, Pál Szekeres

Motion for a resolution

Recital Y

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
Y. whereas the Committee on Petitions continued its cooperation with the European Court of Auditors, the European Economic and Social Committee, the Committee of the Regions, the Fundamental Rights Agency and national parliaments on matters relating to the implementation and enforcement of EU law;Y. whereas the Committee on Petitions continued its cooperation with the European Court of Auditors, the European Economic and Social Committee, the Committee of the Regions and national parliaments on matters relating to the implementation and enforcement of EU law;

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Amendment 62

Marcin Sypniewski

Motion for a resolution

Recital Z

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
Z. whereas the Committee on Petitions continued to play an active role in the framework of the European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI), including through the organisation of hearings on the initiatives ‘Cohesion policy for the equality of the regions and sustainability of the regional cultures’ and ‘My Voice, My Choice: For Safe and Accessible Abortion’;Z. whereas the Committee on Petitions continues to play an active role in the framework of the European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI), which is an important instrument for democratic participation and direct citizen engagement in EU policymaking; whereas hearings organised for EIC initiatives foster dialogue among citizens, the European Parliament and the Commission, and enhance the transparency and legitimacy of the decision-making process at EU level;

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Amendment 63

Elena Nevado del Campo

Motion for a resolution

Recital Z

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
Z. whereas the Committee on Petitions continued to play an active role in the framework of the European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI), including through the organisation of hearings on the initiatives ‘Cohesion policy for the equality of the regions and sustainability of the regional cultures’ and ‘My Voice, My Choice: For Safe and Accessible Abortion’;Z. whereas the Committee on Petitions continued to play an active role in the framework of the European citizens’ initiatives (ECI), including through the organisation of hearings;

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Amendment 64

Juan Carlos Girauta Vidal, Pál Szekeres

Motion for a resolution

Recital Z

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
Z. whereas the Committee on Petitions continued to play an active role in the framework of the European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI), including through the organisation of hearings on the initiatives ‘Cohesion policy for the equality of the regions and sustainability of the regional cultures’ and ‘My Voice, My Choice: For Safe and Accessible Abortion’;Z. whereas the Committee on Petitions continued to play an active role in the framework of the European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI), including through the organisation of hearings on the initiatives;

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Amendment 65

Erik Kaliňák, Monika Beňová, Katarína Roth Neveďalová

Motion for a resolution

Recital Z

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
Z. whereas the Committee on Petitions continued to play an active role in the framework of the European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI), including through the organisation of hearings on the initiatives ‘Cohesion policy for the equality of the regions and sustainability of the regional cultures’ and ‘My Voice, My Choice: For Safe and Accessible Abortion’;Z. whereas the Committee on Petitions continued to play an active role in the framework of the European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI), including through the organisation of hearings on citizens' initiatives that met the conditions set out in European legislation;

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Amendment 66

Valentina Palmisano

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
1. Recalls the Committee on Petitions’ important role in protecting and promoting the rights of EU citizens and residents, and stresses that petitioners’ concerns and complaints must be examined in a timely, effective, accessible and transparent manner; recalls that all petitions must be treated through an open, democratic and transparent petition process; notes that the significant increase in the number of petitions received in 2025 further underlines the importance of ensuring efficient and coherent treatment of petitions and timely information for petitioners regarding follow-up actions;1. Recalls the Committee on Petitions’ important role in protecting and promoting the rights of EU citizens and residents, and stresses that petitioners’ concerns and complaints must be examined in a timely, effective, accessible and transparent manner; recalls that all petitions must be treated through an open, democratic and transparent petition process; notes that the significant increase in the number of petitions received in 2025 further underlines the importance of ensuring efficient and coherent treatment of petitions and timely information for petitioners regarding follow-up actions; recognises that, for many citizens, the petitions process represents a last avenue for seeking redress when concerns have not been adequately addressed by other competent authorities; 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.

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Amendment 67

Juan Carlos Girauta Vidal, Pál Szekeres

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
1. Recalls the Committee on Petitions’ important role in protecting and promoting the rights of EU citizens and residents, and stresses that petitioners’ concerns and complaints must be examined in a timely, effective, accessible and transparent manner; recalls that all petitions must be treated through an open, democratic and transparent petition process; notes that the significant increase in the number of petitions received in 2025 further underlines the importance of ensuring efficient and coherent treatment of petitions and timely information for petitioners regarding follow-up actions;1. Recalls the Committee on Petitions’ important role in protecting and promoting the rights of EU citizens and residents, and stresses that petitioners’ concerns and complaints must be examined in a timely, effective, accessible and transparent manner; recalls that all petitions must be treated through an open, democratic and transparent petition process; notes that the significant increase in the number of petitions received in 2025 further underlines the importance of ensuring efficient and coherent treatment of petitions and timely information for petitioners regarding follow-up actions; stresses that citizens' trust depends not only on the efficient handling of petitions but also on the willingness of the Commission and the Member States to act upon the concerns expressed.

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Amendment 68

Elena Nevado del Campo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
1. Recalls the Committee on Petitions’ important role in protecting and promoting the rights of EU citizens and residents, and stresses that petitioners’ concerns and complaints must be examined in a timely, effective, accessible and transparent manner; recalls that all petitions must be treated through an open, democratic and transparent petition process; notes that the significant increase in the number of petitions received in 2025 further underlines the importance of ensuring efficient and coherent treatment of petitions and timely information for petitioners regarding follow-up actions;1. Recalls the Committee on Petitions’ important role in protecting and promoting the rights of EU citizens and residents, and stresses that petitioners’ concerns and complaints must be examined in a timely, effective, accessible and transparent manner; notes that the significant increase in the number of petitions received in 2025 further underlines the importance of ensuring efficient and coherent treatment of petitions and timely information for petitioners regarding follow-up actions;

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Amendment 69

Erik Kaliňák, Monika Beňová, Katarína Roth Neveďalová

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
1. Recalls the Committee on Petitions’ important role in protecting and promoting the rights of EU citizens and residents, and stresses that petitioners’ concerns and complaints must be examined in a timely, effective, accessible and transparent manner; recalls that all petitions must be treated through an open, democratic and transparent petition process; notes that the significant increase in the number of petitions received in 2025 further underlines the importance of ensuring efficient and coherent treatment of petitions and timely information for petitioners regarding follow-up actions;1. Recalls the Committee on Petitions’ role in protecting the rights of EU citizens, and stresses that petitioners’ concerns and complaints must be examined in accordance with the rules and procedures established by the European Parliament; recalls that all petitions must be treated through an open, democratic and transparent petition process; notes that the significant increase in the number of petitions received in 2025 is increasing the pressure to process petitions and to provide petitioners with information regarding follow-up actions taken;

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Amendment 70

Alexandra Mehnert

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
1. Recalls the Committee on Petitions’ important role in protecting and promoting the rights of EU citizens and residents, and stresses that petitioners’ concerns and complaints must be examined in a timely, effective, accessible and transparent manner; recalls that all petitions must be treated through an open, democratic and transparent petition process; notes that the significant increase in the number of petitions received in 2025 further underlines the importance of ensuring efficient and coherent treatment of petitions and timely information for petitioners regarding follow-up actions;1. Recalls the Committee on Petitions’ important role in protecting and promoting the rights of EU citizens and residents, and stresses that petitioners’ concerns and complaints must be examined in a timely, effective, accessible and transparent manner; recalls that all petitions must be treated through an open and transparent petition process; notes that the significant increase in the number of petitions received in 2025 further underlines the importance of ensuring efficient and coherent treatment of petitions and timely information for petitioners regarding follow-up actions;

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Amendment 71

Marcin Sypniewski

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
2. Underlines the significant increase in the number of petitions submitted in 2025, which reached 2 971, but which, in a union of approximately 450 million citizens, remains a relatively low number; notes that there is a growing awareness among citizens and residents of the right to petition and an enhanced familiarity with this instrument; notes that this development may also be linked to the broader use of digital technologies, including artificial intelligence tools, which have facilitated access to information and the drafting of submissions, while at the same time increasing the volume and complexity of material requiring assessment, analysis and response by the committee; stresses that this evolution has represented an operational challenge in ensuring that petitions continue to be examined in a timely, consistent and high-quality manner, thereby preserving the added value of the petition procedure as a direct channel of democratic engagement; considers, in this context, that while the increased accessibility of the petition process is to be welcomed, the integrity and purpose of the mechanism should be safeguarded; highlights the need to provide the committee with adequate administrative and technical resources to ensure high-quality and timely follow-up;2. Underlines the significant increase in the number of petitions submitted in 2025, which reached 2 971, but which, in a union of approximately 450 million citizens, remains a relatively low number; notes that there is a growing awareness among citizens and residents of the right to petition and an enhanced familiarity with this instrument, but notes that such significant growth may reflect not only greater public awareness but also growing fears in relation to the implementation of certain EU policies, particularly in the areas of the environment, migration and the cost of living; stresses that the EU institutions should take this growth as a sign to verify the effectiveness and proportionality of existing legislation, and not solely as evidence of the success of the petition process; notes that this development may also be linked to the broader use of digital technologies, including artificial intelligence tools, which have facilitated access to information and the drafting of submissions, while at the same time increasing the volume and complexity of material requiring assessment, analysis and response by the committee; stresses that this evolution has represented an operational challenge in ensuring that petitions continue to be examined in a timely, consistent and high-quality manner, thereby preserving the added value of the petition procedure as a direct channel of democratic engagement; considers, in this context, that while the increased accessibility of the petition process is to be welcomed, the integrity and purpose of the mechanism should be safeguarded; highlights the need to provide the committee with adequate administrative and technical resources to ensure high-quality and timely follow-up;

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Amendment 72

Erik Kaliňák, Monika Beňová, Katarína Roth Neveďalová

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
2. Underlines the significant increase in the number of petitions submitted in 2025, which reached 2 971, but which, in a union of approximately 450 million citizens, remains a relatively low number; notes that there is a growing awareness among citizens and residents of the right to petition and an enhanced familiarity with this instrument; notes that this development may also be linked to the broader use of digital technologies, including artificial intelligence tools, which have facilitated access to information and the drafting of submissions, while at the same time increasing the volume and complexity of material requiring assessment, analysis and response by the committee; stresses that this evolution has represented an operational challenge in ensuring that petitions continue to be examined in a timely, consistent and high-quality manner, thereby preserving the added value of the petition procedure as a direct channel of democratic engagement; considers, in this context, that while the increased accessibility of the petition process is to be welcomed, the integrity and purpose of the mechanism should be safeguarded; highlights the need to provide the committee with adequate administrative and technical resources to ensure high-quality and timely follow-up;2. Underlines the significant increase in the number of petitions submitted in 2025, which reached 2 971, but which, in a union of approximately 450 million residents, remains a relatively low number; notes that the number of petitions submitted in 2025 was significantly higher than in the preceding years; notes that this development was accompanied by an increase in the volume of materials submitted to the Committee for assessment; stresses that the increase in the number of petitions has placed additional administrative and organisational burdens on the Committee's work; considers it is necessary to maintain the proper functioning of the petition process and to ensure that petitioners are adequately informed about the follow-up actions taken; highlights the need to provide the committee with adequate administrative and technical resources to carry out its duties;

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Amendment 73

Diego Solier

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
2. Underlines the significant increase in the number of petitions submitted in 2025, which reached 2 971, but which, in a union of approximately 450 million citizens, remains a relatively low number; notes that there is a growing awareness among citizens and residents of the right to petition and an enhanced familiarity with this instrument; notes that this development may also be linked to the broader use of digital technologies, including artificial intelligence tools, which have facilitated access to information and the drafting of submissions, while at the same time increasing the volume and complexity of material requiring assessment, analysis and response by the committee; stresses that this evolution has represented an operational challenge in ensuring that petitions continue to be examined in a timely, consistent and high-quality manner, thereby preserving the added value of the petition procedure as a direct channel of democratic engagement; considers, in this context, that while the increased accessibility of the petition process is to be welcomed, the integrity and purpose of the mechanism should be safeguarded; highlights the need to provide the committee with adequate administrative and technical resources to ensure high-quality and timely follow-up;2. Underlines the significant increase in the number of petitions submitted in 2025, which reached 2 971, but which, in a union of approximately 450 million citizens, remains a relatively low number; notes that there is a growing awareness among citizens and residents of the right to petition and an enhanced familiarity with this instrument; notes that this development may also be linked to the broader use of digital technologies, including artificial intelligence tools, which have facilitated access to information and the drafting of submissions, while at the same time increasing the volume and complexity of material requiring assessment, analysis and response by the committee; stresses that this evolution has represented an operational challenge in ensuring that petitions continue to be examined in a timely, consistent and high-quality manner, thereby preserving the added value of the petition procedure as a direct channel of democratic engagement; considers, in this context, that while the increased accessibility of the petition process is to be welcomed, the integrity and purpose of the mechanism should be safeguarded; notes that the increased use of artificial intelligence tools in the drafting of petitions may raise questions about the authenticity and genuineness of submissions and calls on the committee secretariat to monitor this development; highlights the need to provide the committee with adequate administrative and technical resources to ensure high-quality and timely follow-up;

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Amendment 74

Elena Nevado del Campo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
2. Underlines the significant increase in the number of petitions submitted in 2025, which reached 2 971, but which, in a union of approximately 450 million citizens, remains a relatively low number; notes that there is a growing awareness among citizens and residents of the right to petition and an enhanced familiarity with this instrument; notes that this development may also be linked to the broader use of digital technologies, including artificial intelligence tools, which have facilitated access to information and the drafting of submissions, while at the same time increasing the volume and complexity of material requiring assessment, analysis and response by the committee; stresses that this evolution has represented an operational challenge in ensuring that petitions continue to be examined in a timely, consistent and high-quality manner, thereby preserving the added value of the petition procedure as a direct channel of democratic engagement; considers, in this context, that while the increased accessibility of the petition process is to be welcomed, the integrity and purpose of the mechanism should be safeguarded; highlights the need to provide the committee with adequate administrative and technical resources to ensure high-quality and timely follow-up;2. Underlines the significant increase in the number of petitions submitted in 2025, which reached 2 971, but which, in a union of approximately 450 million citizens, remains a relatively low number; notes that there is a growing awareness among citizens and residents of the right to petition and an enhanced familiarity with this instrument; notes that this development may also be linked to the broader use of digital technologies, including artificial intelligence tools, which have facilitated access to information and the drafting of submissions, while at the same time increasing the volume and complexity of material requiring assessment, analysis and response by the committee; stresses that this evolution has represented an operational challenge in ensuring that petitions continue to be examined in a timely, consistent and high-quality manner, thereby preserving the added value of the petition procedure as a direct channel of democratic engagement; considers, in this context, that while the increased accessibility of the petition process is to be welcomed, the integrity and purpose of the mechanism should be safeguarded; highlights the need to provide the committee with adequate administrative and technical resources to ensure high-quality and timely follow-up, and to enable the responsible use of IT tools that can help with the drafting of recommendations, facilitate preliminary analysis and improve the filtering and classification of petitions received;

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Amendment 75

Michał Kobosko

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
2. Underlines the significant increase in the number of petitions submitted in 2025, which reached 2 971, but which, in a union of approximately 450 million citizens, remains a relatively low number; notes that there is a growing awareness among citizens and residents of the right to petition and an enhanced familiarity with this instrument; notes that this development may also be linked to the broader use of digital technologies, including artificial intelligence tools, which have facilitated access to information and the drafting of submissions, while at the same time increasing the volume and complexity of material requiring assessment, analysis and response by the committee; stresses that this evolution has represented an operational challenge in ensuring that petitions continue to be examined in a timely, consistent and high-quality manner, thereby preserving the added value of the petition procedure as a direct channel of democratic engagement; considers, in this context, that while the increased accessibility of the petition process is to be welcomed, the integrity and purpose of the mechanism should be safeguarded; highlights the need to provide the committee with adequate administrative and technical resources to ensure high-quality and timely follow-up;2. Underlines the significant increase in the number of petitions submitted in 2025, which reached 2 971, but which, in a union of approximately 450 million citizens, remains a relatively low number; notes that there is a growing awareness among citizens and residents of the right to petition and an enhanced familiarity with this instrument; notes that this development, may also be linked to the broader use of digital technologies, including artificial intelligence tools, which have facilitated citizens' access to information and the preparation of petitions while also increasing the volume and complexity of submissions requiring assessment; recognises equally the potential of trustworthy artificial intelligence, under appropriate human oversight and in full compliance with Union rules on transparency, data protection and fundamental rights, to support the administrative processing, thematic classification and analysis of petitions, thereby improving efficiency while preserving the quality of decision-making.

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Amendment 76

Valentina Palmisano

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
2. Underlines the significant increase in the number of petitions submitted in 2025, which reached 2 971, but which, in a union of approximately 450 million citizens, remains a relatively low number; notes that there is a growing awareness among citizens and residents of the right to petition and an enhanced familiarity with this instrument; notes that this development may also be linked to the broader use of digital technologies, including artificial intelligence tools, which have facilitated access to information and the drafting of submissions, while at the same time increasing the volume and complexity of material requiring assessment, analysis and response by the committee; stresses that this evolution has represented an operational challenge in ensuring that petitions continue to be examined in a timely, consistent and high-quality manner, thereby preserving the added value of the petition procedure as a direct channel of democratic engagement; considers, in this context, that while the increased accessibility of the petition process is to be welcomed, the integrity and purpose of the mechanism should be safeguarded; highlights the need to provide the committee with adequate administrative and technical resources to ensure high-quality and timely follow-up;2. Underlines the significant increase in the number of petitions submitted in 2025, which reached 2 971, but which, in a union of approximately 450 million citizens, remains a relatively low number; notes that there is a growing awareness among citizens and residents of the right to petition and an enhanced familiarity with this instrument; notes that this development may also be linked to the broader use of digital technologies, including artificial intelligence tools, which have facilitated access to information and the drafting of submissions, while at the same time increasing the volume and complexity of material requiring assessment, analysis and response by the committee; stresses that this evolution has represented an operational challenge in ensuring that petitions continue to be examined in a timely, consistent and high-quality manner, thereby preserving the added value of the petition procedure as a direct channel of democratic engagement; considers, in this context, that while the increased accessibility of the petition process is to be welcomed, the integrity and purpose of the mechanism should be safeguarded; highlights the need to provide the committee with adequate administrative and technical resources to ensure high-quality and timely follow-up, particularly by allocating specialized scientific and legal expertise to assess highly complex petitions concerning industrial pollution and public health emergencies;

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Amendment 77

Juan Carlos Girauta Vidal, Pál Szekeres

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
2. Underlines the significant increase in the number of petitions submitted in 2025, which reached 2 971, but which, in a union of approximately 450 million citizens, remains a relatively low number; notes that there is a growing awareness among citizens and residents of the right to petition and an enhanced familiarity with this instrument; notes that this development may also be linked to the broader use of digital technologies, including artificial intelligence tools, which have facilitated access to information and the drafting of submissions, while at the same time increasing the volume and complexity of material requiring assessment, analysis and response by the committee; stresses that this evolution has represented an operational challenge in ensuring that petitions continue to be examined in a timely, consistent and high-quality manner, thereby preserving the added value of the petition procedure as a direct channel of democratic engagement; considers, in this context, that while the increased accessibility of the petition process is to be welcomed, the integrity and purpose of the mechanism should be safeguarded; highlights the need to provide the committee with adequate administrative and technical resources to ensure high-quality and timely follow-up;2. Underlines the significant increase in the number of petitions submitted in 2025, which reached 2 971, but which, in a union of approximately 450 million citizens, remains a relatively low number; notes that there is a growing awareness among citizens and residents of the right to petition and an enhanced familiarity with this instrument; notes that this development may also be linked to the broader use of digital technologies, including the growing use of artificial intelligence, while recalling that the assessment of petitions must always remain under full human responsibility, which have facilitated access to information and the drafting of submissions, while at the same time increasing the volume and complexity of material requiring assessment, analysis and response by the committee; stresses that this evolution has represented an operational challenge in ensuring that petitions continue to be examined in a timely, consistent and high-quality manner, thereby preserving the added value of the petition procedure as a direct channel of democratic engagement; considers, in this context, that while the increased accessibility of the petition process is to be welcomed, the integrity and purpose of the mechanism should be safeguarded; highlights the need to provide the committee with adequate administrative and technical resources to ensure high-quality and timely follow-up;

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Amendment 78

Alexandra Mehnert

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
2. Underlines the significant increase in the number of petitions submitted in 2025, which reached 2 971, but which, in a union of approximately 450 million citizens, remains a relatively low number; notes that there is a growing awareness among citizens and residents of the right to petition and an enhanced familiarity with this instrument; notes that this development may also be linked to the broader use of digital technologies, including artificial intelligence tools, which have facilitated access to information and the drafting of submissions, while at the same time increasing the volume and complexity of material requiring assessment, analysis and response by the committee; stresses that this evolution has represented an operational challenge in ensuring that petitions continue to be examined in a timely, consistent and high-quality manner, thereby preserving the added value of the petition procedure as a direct channel of democratic engagement; considers, in this context, that while the increased accessibility of the petition process is to be welcomed, the integrity and purpose of the mechanism should be safeguarded; highlights the need to provide the committee with adequate administrative and technical resources to ensure high-quality and timely follow-up;2. Underlines the significant increase in the number of petitions submitted in 2025, which reached 2 971, but which, in a union of approximately 450 million citizens, remains a relatively low number; notes that there is a growing awareness among citizens and residents of the right to petition and an enhanced familiarity with this instrument; notes that this development may also be linked to the broader use of digital technologies, including artificial intelligence tools, which have facilitated access to information and the drafting of submissions, while at the same time increasing the volume and complexity of material requiring assessment, analysis and response by the committee; stresses that this evolution has represented an operational challenge in ensuring that petitions continue to be examined in a timely, consistent and high-quality manner, thereby preserving the added value of the petition procedure as a direct channel of democratic engagement; commends the Secretariat for its continued efforts in managing this increased workload; considers, in this context, that while the increased accessibility of the petition process is to be welcomed, the integrity and purpose of the mechanism should be safeguarded; highlights the need to provide the committee with adequate administrative and technical resources to ensure substantive, well-reasoned and timely follow-up;

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Amendment 79

Michał Kobosko, Jana Toom

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2 a (new)

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
2a. Reiterates that the geographical distribution of petitions examined and discussed by the Committee on Petitions in 2025 did not reflect a balanced representation of all Member States; calls on the Committee, while fully respecting the citizens' right to petition and the merits of each individual case, to strive for a more geographically balanced approach in the planning of its activities, including the selection of petitions for discussion, fact-finding visits and public hearings, where appropriate.

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Amendment 80

Erik Kaliňák, Monika Beňová, Katarína Roth Neveďalová

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
3. Reiterates the importance of continuous public information and awareness-raising regarding the EU’s fields of competence and the role of the Committee on Petitions in order to reduce the number of inadmissible petitions; calls for targeted outreach activities, including through schools, youth organisations and civil society organisations, in order to improve awareness of the right to petition and facilitate access for underrepresented groups; notes that inadmissible petitions represented 36.12 % of petitions submitted in 2025; calls for clear and accessible communication with petitioners, including first-time users and vulnerable groups, regarding the scope of EU competences and the petition process;3. Notes that inadmissible petitions represented 36.12 % of petitions submitted in 2025; stresses the importance of providing clear and accessible information on the criteria for the admissibility of petitions and on the scope of the European Union’s competences; calls for clear and accessible communication with petitioners, including people submitting petitions for the first time, regarding the petition process and the European Union's competences;

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Amendment 81

Valentina Palmisano

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
3. Reiterates the importance of continuous public information and awareness-raising regarding the EU’s fields of competence and the role of the Committee on Petitions in order to reduce the number of inadmissible petitions; calls for targeted outreach activities, including through schools, youth organisations and civil society organisations, in order to improve awareness of the right to petition and facilitate access for underrepresented groups; notes that inadmissible petitions represented 36.12 % of petitions submitted in 2025; calls for clear and accessible communication with petitioners, including first-time users and vulnerable groups, regarding the scope of EU competences and the petition process;3. Reiterates the importance of continuous public information and awareness-raising regarding the EU’s fields of competence and the role of the Committee on Petitions in order to reduce the number of inadmissible petitions; calls for targeted outreach activities, including through schools, youth organisations and civil society organisations, in order to improve awareness of the right to petition and facilitate access for underrepresented groups; notes that inadmissible petitions represented 36.12 % of petitions submitted in 2025; calls for clear and accessible communication with petitioners, including first-time users and vulnerable groups, regarding the scope of EU competences and the petition process; proposes the creation of an interactive, AI-assisted pre-screening tool on the Web Portal to guide citizens in real-time, helping them to formulate admissible claims and directing them to the appropriate national ombudsmen when the issue falls outside EU competence;

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Amendment 82

Marcin Sypniewski

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
3. Reiterates the importance of continuous public information and awareness-raising regarding the EU’s fields of competence and the role of the Committee on Petitions in order to reduce the number of inadmissible petitions; calls for targeted outreach activities, including through schools, youth organisations and civil society organisations, in order to improve awareness of the right to petition and facilitate access for underrepresented groups; notes that inadmissible petitions represented 36.12 % of petitions submitted in 2025; calls for clear and accessible communication with petitioners, including first-time users and vulnerable groups, regarding the scope of EU competences and the petition process;3. Reiterates the importance of continuous public information and awareness-raising regarding the EU’s fields of competence and the role of the Committee on Petitions in order to reduce the number of inadmissible petitions; calls for targeted outreach activities, including through schools, youth organisations and civil society organisations, in order to improve awareness of the right to petition and facilitate access for underrepresented groups; notes that inadmissible petitions represented 36.12 % of petitions submitted in 2025; takes the view that such a high percentage indicates the need to communicate with citizens more clearly about the EU's powers and the matters over which the Member States retain exclusive or shared competence; calls for clear and accessible communication with petitioners, including first-time users and vulnerable groups, regarding the scope of EU competences and the petition process;

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Amendment 83

Juan Carlos Girauta Vidal, Pál Szekeres

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
3. Reiterates the importance of continuous public information and awareness-raising regarding the EU’s fields of competence and the role of the Committee on Petitions in order to reduce the number of inadmissible petitions; calls for targeted outreach activities, including through schools, youth organisations and civil society organisations, in order to improve awareness of the right to petition and facilitate access for underrepresented groups; notes that inadmissible petitions represented 36.12 % of petitions submitted in 2025; calls for clear and accessible communication with petitioners, including first-time users and vulnerable groups, regarding the scope of EU competences and the petition process;3. Reiterates the importance of continuous public information and awareness-raising regarding the EU’s fields of competence and the role of the Committee on Petitions in order to reduce the number of inadmissible petitions; calls for targeted outreach activities, including through schools, youth organisations and civil society organisations, in order to improve awareness of the right to petition and facilitate access for underrepresented groups; notes that inadmissible petitions represented 36.12 % of petitions submitted in 2025; calls for clear and accessible communication with petitioners, including first-time users and vulnerable groups, regarding the scope of EU competences and the petition process; stresses that the Union should equally ensure that petitions falling primarily within Member State competence are not used to expand Union competences beyond the Treaties.

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Amendment 84

Alexandra Mehnert

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
3. Reiterates the importance of continuous public information and awareness-raising regarding the EU’s fields of competence and the role of the Committee on Petitions in order to reduce the number of inadmissible petitions; calls for targeted outreach activities, including through schools, youth organisations and civil society organisations, in order to improve awareness of the right to petition and facilitate access for underrepresented groups; notes that inadmissible petitions represented 36.12 % of petitions submitted in 2025; calls for clear and accessible communication with petitioners, including first-time users and vulnerable groups, regarding the scope of EU competences and the petition process;3. Reiterates the importance of continuous public information and awareness-raising regarding the EU’s fields of competence and the role of the Committee on Petitions in order to reduce the number of inadmissible petitions; calls for targeted outreach activities, including through schools, youth organisations and civil society organisations, in order to improve awareness of the right to petition and facilitate access for all citizens and residents; notes that inadmissible petitions represented 36.12 % of petitions submitted in 2025; calls for clear and accessible communication with all petitioners regarding the scope of EU competences and the petition process;

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Amendment 85

Diego Solier

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
3. Reiterates the importance of continuous public information and awareness-raising regarding the EU’s fields of competence and the role of the Committee on Petitions in order to reduce the number of inadmissible petitions; calls for targeted outreach activities, including through schools, youth organisations and civil society organisations, in order to improve awareness of the right to petition and facilitate access for underrepresented groups; notes that inadmissible petitions represented 36.12 % of petitions submitted in 2025; calls for clear and accessible communication with petitioners, including first-time users and vulnerable groups, regarding the scope of EU competences and the petition process;3. Reiterates the importance of continuous public information and awareness-raising regarding the EU’s fields of competence and the role of the Committee on Petitions in order to reduce the number of inadmissible petitions; calls for targeted outreach activities, including through schools, youth organisations and civil society organisations, in order to improve awareness of the right to petition among all citizens; notes that inadmissible petitions represented 36.12 % of petitions submitted in 2025; calls for clear and accessible communication with petitioners, including first-time users and vulnerable groups, regarding the scope of EU competences and the petition process;

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Amendment 86

Alvise Pérez

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
4. Recalls the European dimension of the Committee on Petitions, which can be addressed by citizens and residents from all 27 Member States on issues that fall within the scope of the EU Treaties and EU law; believes that the committee, respecting national specificities, has a special responsibility to uphold this European dimension and to demonstrate the added value of European unity and integration to citizens while contributing to strengthening citizens’ trust in democratic institutions;4. Recalls the European dimension of the Committee on Petitions, which can be addressed by citizens and residents from all 27 Member States on issues that fall within the scope of the EU Treaties and EU law; believes that the committee, respecting national specificities, has a special responsibility to uphold this European dimension and to demonstrate the added value of European unity and integration to citizens while contributing to strengthening citizens’ trust in democratic institutions; considers that this European dimension will only be credible if the committee also listens to individuals who report Member States' structural failures, including attacks on judicial independence, partisan use of institutions, administrative abuses, border management failings, corruption and a lack of public transparency;

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Amendment 87

Juan Carlos Girauta Vidal, Pál Szekeres

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
4. Recalls the European dimension of the Committee on Petitions, which can be addressed by citizens and residents from all 27 Member States on issues that fall within the scope of the EU Treaties and EU law; believes that the committee, respecting national specificities, has a special responsibility to uphold this European dimension and to demonstrate the added value of European unity and integration to citizens while contributing to strengthening citizens’ trust in democratic institutions;4. Recalls that the Committee on Petitions can be addressed by citizens and residents from all 27 Member States on issues that fall within the scope of the EU Treaties and EU law;

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Amendment 88

Diego Solier

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
4. Recalls the European dimension of the Committee on Petitions, which can be addressed by citizens and residents from all 27 Member States on issues that fall within the scope of the EU Treaties and EU law; believes that the committee, respecting national specificities, has a special responsibility to uphold this European dimension and to demonstrate the added value of European unity and integration to citizens while contributing to strengthening citizens’ trust in democratic institutions;4. Recalls the European dimension of the Committee on Petitions, which can be addressed by citizens and residents from all 27 Member States on issues that fall within the scope of the EU Treaties and EU law; believes that the committee, respecting national specificities and the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality, has a special responsibility to uphold this European dimension and to demonstrate the added value of European cooperation to citizens while contributing to strengthening citizens’ trust in democratic institutions;

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Amendment 89

Alexandra Mehnert

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
4. Recalls the European dimension of the Committee on Petitions, which can be addressed by citizens and residents from all 27 Member States on issues that fall within the scope of the EU Treaties and EU law; believes that the committee, respecting national specificities, has a special responsibility to uphold this European dimension and to demonstrate the added value of European unity and integration to citizens while contributing to strengthening citizens’ trust in democratic institutions;4. Recalls the European dimension of the Committee on Petitions, which can be addressed by citizens and residents from all 27 Member States on issues that fall within the scope of the EU Treaties and EU law; believes that the committee, respecting national specificities and Member States' competences, has a special responsibility to uphold this European dimension and to demonstrate the added value of European unity and integration to citizens while contributing to strengthening citizens’ trust in democratic institutions;

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Amendment 90

Marcin Sypniewski

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
4. Recalls the European dimension of the Committee on Petitions, which can be addressed by citizens and residents from all 27 Member States on issues that fall within the scope of the EU Treaties and EU law; believes that the committee, respecting national specificities, has a special responsibility to uphold this European dimension and to demonstrate the added value of European unity and integration to citizens while contributing to strengthening citizens’ trust in democratic institutions;4. Recalls the European dimension of the Committee on Petitions, which can be addressed by citizens and residents from all 27 Member States on issues that fall within the scope of the EU Treaties and EU law; believes that the committee, respecting national specificities, has a special responsibility to uphold this European dimension of the right of petition and to demonstrate the added value of respecting the subsidiarity principle, the diversity of Member States and the effective protection of citizens' rights;

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Amendment 91

Valentina Palmisano

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
4. Recalls the European dimension of the Committee on Petitions, which can be addressed by citizens and residents from all 27 Member States on issues that fall within the scope of the EU Treaties and EU law; believes that the committee, respecting national specificities, has a special responsibility to uphold this European dimension and to demonstrate the added value of European unity and integration to citizens while contributing to strengthening citizens’ trust in democratic institutions;4. Recalls the European dimension of the Committee on Petitions, which can be addressed by citizens and residents from all Member States, and stresses the importance of ensuring that the committee’s work reflects the diversity of concerns across the Union, paying specific attention to the systemic disparities in the enforcement of EU environmental and social law between different macro-regions, particularly in socio-economically disadvantaged areas;

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Amendment 92

Erik Kaliňák, Monika Beňová, Katarína Roth Neveďalová

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
4. Recalls the European dimension of the Committee on Petitions, which can be addressed by citizens and residents from all 27 Member States on issues that fall within the scope of the EU Treaties and EU law; believes that the committee, respecting national specificities, has a special responsibility to uphold this European dimension and to demonstrate the added value of European unity and integration to citizens while contributing to strengthening citizens’ trust in democratic institutions;4. Recalls the European dimension of the Committee on Petitions, which can be addressed by citizens and residents from all 27 Member States on issues that fall within the scope of the EU Treaties and EU law; believes that the committee, respecting national specificities, has a special responsibility to uphold this European dimension, to ensure that citizens have equal access to the right to petition, and to contribute to strengthening citizens’ trust in democratic institutions;

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Amendment 93

Ana Miranda Paz

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4 a (new)

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
4a. Is alarmed by the repeated violation of the spirit and the letter of Rule 220 of Parliament's Rules of Procedure, with just few Coordinators' decisions on the follow-up to be given to petitions taken by consensus and in many cases based either on a tiny majority or even failing to be grounded on a majority of the Committee; regrets that this is continuously happening also on petitions that would deserve a thorough discussion at a regular meeting of the Committee on Petitions, due to the exhaustive legal and factual documentation submitted by petitioners, thus showing that decisions are taken on a purely partisan basis, deliberately neglecting available documents and evidence; regrets that such institutional conduct within the Committee of Petitions is also at odds with its previously consolidated practice;

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Amendment 94

Sandra Gómez López

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4 a (new)

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
4a. Notes that in 2025, in total 145 petitions were included in the meeting agendas of the Committee on Petitions and debated in its public meetings, of which 57 petitions (nearly 40%) concerned only one Member State, namely Spain; considers that such disproportionate focus on just one Member State is in contradiction with the Committee’s own Guidelines and undermines the Committee’s European dimension;

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Amendment 95

Juan Carlos Girauta Vidal, Pál Szekeres

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
5. Recalls the special role of the Committee on Petitions as a bridge between European citizens and the EU institutions; considers that the petitions process should strive to demonstrate clear European added value to petitioners, many of whom turn to the European Parliament as a means of seeking further redress; encourages the committee to work in a constructive and consensus-oriented manner;deleted

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Amendment 96

Alexandra Mehnert

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
5. Recalls the special role of the Committee on Petitions as a bridge between European citizens and the EU institutions; considers that the petitions process should strive to demonstrate clear European added value to petitioners, many of whom turn to the European Parliament as a means of seeking further redress; encourages the committee to work in a constructive and consensus-oriented manner;5. Recalls the special role of the Committee on Petitions as a bridge between European citizens and the EU institutions; points out that the Committee on Petitions also provides petitioners with substantive and thematic clarity and – in particular through the presence of petitioners at committee meetings – fosters direct dialogue between citizens as petitioners, the Commission and Parliament; considers that the petitions process should strive to demonstrate clear European added value to petitioners, many of whom turn to the European Parliament as a means of seeking guidance, information and clarification regarding the application of Union law and matters falling within the Union’s fields of activity;

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Amendment 97

Alvise Pérez

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
5. Recalls the special role of the Committee on Petitions as a bridge between European citizens and the EU institutions; considers that the petitions process should strive to demonstrate clear European added value to petitioners, many of whom turn to the European Parliament as a means of seeking further redress; encourages the committee to work in a constructive and consensus-oriented manner;5. Recalls the special role of the Committee on Petitions as a bridge between European citizens and the EU institutions; considers that the petitions process should strive to demonstrate clear European added value to petitioners, many of whom turn to the European Parliament as a means of seeking further redress; encourages the committee to work in a constructive and consensus-oriented manner; insists that a bridge of that kind should not become a mechanism controlled exclusively by established political groups, but a real way for everyone to see their concerns examined impartially;

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Amendment 98

Erik Kaliňák, Monika Beňová, Katarína Roth Neveďalová

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
5. Recalls the special role of the Committee on Petitions as a bridge between European citizens and the EU institutions; considers that the petitions process should strive to demonstrate clear European added value to petitioners, many of whom turn to the European Parliament as a means of seeking further redress; encourages the committee to work in a constructive and consensus-oriented manner;5. Recalls the special role of the Committee on Petitions as a link that connects EU citizens with the EU institutions; considers that the petitions process should ensure the effective examination of petitions and the provision of information on follow-up actions taken, given that many petitioners turn to the European Parliament as a means of seeking solutions to the problems that they draw attention to in their petitions;

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Amendment 99

Elena Nevado del Campo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
5. Recalls the special role of the Committee on Petitions as a bridge between European citizens and the EU institutions; considers that the petitions process should strive to demonstrate clear European added value to petitioners, many of whom turn to the European Parliament as a means of seeking further redress; encourages the committee to work in a constructive and consensus-oriented manner;5. Recalls the special role of the Committee on Petitions as a bridge between European citizens and the EU institutions; considers that the petitions process should strive to demonstrate clear European added value to petitioners, many of whom turn to the European Parliament as a means of seeking further redress; encourages the committee to work in a collaborative manner and through dialogue;

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Amendment 100

Michał Kobosko, Jana Toom

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5 a (new)

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
5a. Stresses that recurring petitions may constitute an early indication of systemic shortcomings in the implementation or application of Union law; encourages Parliament, the Commission and the competent parliamentary committees to make greater use of information emerging from petitions when evaluating existing legislation and identifying areas where implementation requires particular attention.

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Amendment 101

Erik Kaliňák, Monika Beňová, Katarína Roth Neveďalová

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
6. 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 EU; recalls the committee’s guidelines, which stipulate that the Member State concerned in the petition is notified in advance and is encouraged to attend the committee meeting and make a statement; 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 so as to ensure the proper follow-up of petitions;6. Points out that petitions represent an important tool for direct communication between Parliament and the other EU institutions and citizens, particularly in cases where petitions concern the possible misapplication or breach of EU law; highlights the importance of the exchange of information between the EU institutions and national, regional and local authorities when examining issues regarding the implementation of EU law; recalls the committee’s guidelines, which stipulate that the Member State concerned in the petition is notified in advance and is encouraged to attend the committee meeting and make a statement; calls on the Member States, within their means and capabilities, to provide the Committee on Petitions with the information necessary to assess petitions and to respond to its requests for clarification or further information;

Or. sk

Amendment 102

Michał Kobosko, Jana Toom

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
6. 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 EU; recalls the committee’s guidelines, which stipulate that the Member State concerned in the petition is notified in advance and is encouraged to attend the committee meeting and make a statement; 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 so as to ensure the proper follow-up of petitions;6. 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 EU; stresses that many petitions reveal shortcomings in the implementation and enforcement of existing Union legislation rather than legislative gaps, and therefore calls on the Commission and Member States to prioritise effective implementation and enforcement of Union law; recalls the committee’s guidelines, which stipulate that the Member State concerned in the petition is notified in advance and is encouraged to attend the committee meeting and make a statement; 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 so as to ensure the proper follow-up of petitions;

Or. en

Amendment 103

Juan Carlos Girauta Vidal, Pál Szekeres

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
6. 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 EU; recalls the committee’s guidelines, which stipulate that the Member State concerned in the petition is notified in advance and is encouraged to attend the committee meeting and make a statement; 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 so as to ensure the proper follow-up of petitions;6. 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 EU; recalls the committee’s guidelines, which stipulate that the Member State concerned in the petition is notified in advance and is encouraged to attend the committee meeting and make a statement; 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 so as to ensure the proper follow-up of petitions; regrets that representatives of certain Member States repeatedly failed to participate in meetings of the Committee on Petitions concerning petitions affecting their own countries, thereby limiting constructive dialogue with petitioners and Members.

Or. en

Amendment 104

Elena Nevado del Campo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
6. 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 EU; recalls the committee’s guidelines, which stipulate that the Member State concerned in the petition is notified in advance and is encouraged to attend the committee meeting and make a statement; 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 so as to ensure the proper follow-up of petitions;6. 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 and proper responses to requests made by the Committee on Petitions is crucial to address and follow up on citizens’ concerns over the application of EU law and that it contributes to strengthening the democratic legitimacy and accountability of the EU; recalls the committee’s guidelines, which stipulate that the Member State concerned in the petition is notified in advance and is encouraged to attend the committee meeting and make a statement; calls, therefore, for stronger cooperation, on a recurrent basis and in a constructive manner by the competent authorities, and 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 so as to ensure the proper follow-up of petitions;

Or. es

Amendment 105

Juan Carlos Girauta Vidal, Pál Szekeres

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6 a (new)

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
6a. Deeply deplores the refusal of the Spanish Minister for Home Affairs to appear before the Committee on Petitions to explain the measures taken by the Spanish Government to implement the recommendations adopted following the Committee's fact-finding visit to Barbate concerning the working conditions of law enforcement officers in Spain.

Or. en

Amendment 106

Alvise Pérez

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
7. Recalls that petitions contribute considerably to the exercise of the Commission’s role as the guardian of the Treaties by providing citizens with an additional tool to report alleged breaches of EU law; stresses that constructive cooperation between the Committee on Petitions and the Commission through timely and detailed answers from the Commission, which are based on thorough examinations of the issues raised in petitions, is essential to ensure the successful treatment of petitions; calls for continued efforts to improve the quality, clarity and accessibility of Commission replies to petitions, in particular as regards readability, relevance and accessibility for citizens;7. Recalls that petitions contribute considerably to the exercise of the Commission’s role as the guardian of the Treaties by providing citizens with an additional tool to report alleged breaches of EU law; stresses that constructive cooperation between the Committee on Petitions and the Commission through timely and detailed answers from the Commission, which are based on thorough examinations of the issues raised in petitions, is essential to ensure the successful treatment of petitions; calls for continued efforts to improve the quality, clarity and accessibility of Commission replies to petitions, in particular as regards readability, relevance and accessibility for citizens; calls on the Commission to pay particular attention to petitions that may reveal repeated shortcomings in the areas of the rule of law, judicial independence, efforts to tackle corruption, whistleblower protection, freedom of information, migration and external border management;

Or. es

Amendment 107

Michał Kobosko, Jana Toom

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
7. Recalls that petitions contribute considerably to the exercise of the Commission’s role as the guardian of the Treaties by providing citizens with an additional tool to report alleged breaches of EU law; stresses that constructive cooperation between the Committee on Petitions and the Commission through timely and detailed answers from the Commission, which are based on thorough examinations of the issues raised in petitions, is essential to ensure the successful treatment of petitions; calls for continued efforts to improve the quality, clarity and accessibility of Commission replies to petitions, in particular as regards readability, relevance and accessibility for citizens;7. Recalls that petitions contribute considerably to the exercise of the Commission’s role as the guardian of the Treaties by providing citizens with an additional tool to report alleged breaches of EU law; stresses that constructive cooperation between the Committee on Petitions and the Commission through timely and detailed answers from the Commission, which are based on thorough examinations of the issues raised in petitions, is essential to ensure the successful treatment of petitions; calls for continued efforts to improve the quality, clarity and usefulness of the Commission's replies to petitions; considers that replies should, wherever possible, clearly distinguish between legal assessment and policy considerations, indicate any ongoing or planned enforcement action where appropriate, explain the reasons where no further action is envisaged, and provide petitioners with an indication of possible next procedural steps and relevant timelines ;

Or. en

Amendment 108

Alexandra Mehnert

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
7. Recalls that petitions contribute considerably to the exercise of the Commission’s role as the guardian of the Treaties by providing citizens with an additional tool to report alleged breaches of EU law; stresses that constructive cooperation between the Committee on Petitions and the Commission through timely and detailed answers from the Commission, which are based on thorough examinations of the issues raised in petitions, is essential to ensure the successful treatment of petitions; calls for continued efforts to improve the quality, clarity and accessibility of Commission replies to petitions, in particular as regards readability, relevance and accessibility for citizens;7. Recalls that petitions contribute considerably to the exercise of the Commission’s role as the guardian of the Treaties by providing citizens with an additional tool to report alleged breaches of EU law; stresses that constructive cooperation between the Committee on Petitions and the Commission through timely and detailed answers from the Commission, which are based on thorough examinations of the issues raised in petitions, is essential to ensure the successful treatment of petitions; calls for continued efforts to improve the the timeliness of Commission replies to petitions, in particular as regards readability, relevance and accessibility for citizens; notes that, while the Commission's assessments are guided by a legally grounded institutional perspective, this can at times create a perceived distance from citizens' concerns; encourages the Commission to bridge this gap through clearer, more citizen-oriented communication;

Or. en

Amendment 109

Juan Carlos Girauta Vidal, Pál Szekeres

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
7. Recalls that petitions contribute considerably to the exercise of the Commission’s role as the guardian of the Treaties by providing citizens with an additional tool to report alleged breaches of EU law; stresses that constructive cooperation between the Committee on Petitions and the Commission through timely and detailed answers from the Commission, which are based on thorough examinations of the issues raised in petitions, is essential to ensure the successful treatment of petitions; calls for continued efforts to improve the quality, clarity and accessibility of Commission replies to petitions, in particular as regards readability, relevance and accessibility for citizens;7. Recalls that petitions contribute considerably to the exercise of the Commission’s role as the guardian of the Treaties by providing citizens with an additional tool to report alleged breaches of EU law; stresses that constructive cooperation between the Committee on Petitions and the Commission through timely and detailed answers from the Commission, which are based on thorough examinations of the issues raised in petitions, is essential to ensure the successful treatment of petitions; calls for continued efforts to improve the quality, clarity and accessibility of Commission replies to petitions, in particular as regards readability, relevance and accessibility for citizens; regrets that Commission replies are often excessively generic, delayed and fail to provide petitioners with clear legal conclusions.

Or. en

Amendment 110

Erik Kaliňák, Monika Beňová, Katarína Roth Neveďalová

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
7. Recalls that petitions contribute considerably to the exercise of the Commission’s role as the guardian of the Treaties by providing citizens with an additional tool to report alleged breaches of EU law; stresses that constructive cooperation between the Committee on Petitions and the Commission through timely and detailed answers from the Commission, which are based on thorough examinations of the issues raised in petitions, is essential to ensure the successful treatment of petitions; calls for continued efforts to improve the quality, clarity and accessibility of Commission replies to petitions, in particular as regards readability, relevance and accessibility for citizens;7. Recalls that petitions contribute to identifying issues regarding the implementation and application of European Union law by enabling citizens to draw attention to possible infringements of EU law; stresses the importance of cooperation between the Committee on Petitions and the Commission in the processing of petitions and in providing information on issues raised by petitioners; calls for continued efforts to improve the clarity, accessibility and user-friendliness of Commission replies to petitions;

Or. sk

Amendment 111

Ana Miranda Paz

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
7. Recalls that petitions contribute considerably to the exercise of the Commission’s role as the guardian of the Treaties by providing citizens with an additional tool to report alleged breaches of EU law; stresses that constructive cooperation between the Committee on Petitions and the Commission through timely and detailed answers from the Commission, which are based on thorough examinations of the issues raised in petitions, is essential to ensure the successful treatment of petitions; calls for continued efforts to improve the quality, clarity and accessibility of Commission replies to petitions, in particular as regards readability, relevance and accessibility for citizens;7. Recalls that petitions contribute considerably to the exercise of the Commission’s role as the guardian of the Treaties by providing citizens with an additional tool to report alleged breaches of EU law; stresses that constructive cooperation between the Committee on Petitions and the Commission through timely and detailed answers from the Commission, which should be based on thorough and fair examinations of the issues raised in petitions, is essential to ensure the successful treatment of petitions; calls for continued efforts to improve the quality, clarity and accessibility of Commission replies to petitions, in particular as regards readability, relevance and accessibility for citizens;

Or. en

Amendment 112

Diego Solier

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7 a (new)

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
7a. Stresses that the Committee on Petitions, through its examination of individual petitions, plays an essential role in verifying whether EU legislation is implemented correctly and proportionately in the Member States; underlines that petitions frequently reveal the unintended consequences of EU regulation on citizens, businesses and local communities; highlights the concerns related to unfair competition and insufficient protection and guarantees for national markets, particularly within the primary sector; calls on the Commission to take seriously the concerns expressed by petitioners regarding the practical impact of EU legislation and to engage in genuine dialogue with all stakeholders;

Or. en

Amendment 113

Michał Kobosko, Jana Toom

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7 a (new)

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
7a. Encourages the institutions, where appropriate, to inform petitioners when issues raised in petitions have contributed to legislative scrutiny, infringement procedures, policy initiatives or other institutional action, thereby strengthening citizens' confidence in the petition process.

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Amendment 114

Alvise Pérez

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
8. Welcomes the continued cooperation between the Committee on Petitions and the Commission regarding infringement procedures and the implementation of EU law; reiterates the importance of transparency concerning infringement procedures and of providing petitioners with clear information on the state of play of procedures related to their petitions; welcomes the improvement to the Commission’s initiative to include petitions in its public online register of infringement decisions, as well as the efforts made to improve the interconnection between its public register and Parliament’s Petitions Web Portal;8. Welcomes the continued cooperation between the Committee on Petitions and the Commission regarding infringement procedures and the implementation of EU law; reiterates the importance of transparency concerning infringement procedures and of providing petitioners with clear information on the state of play of procedures related to their petitions; welcomes the improvement to the Commission’s initiative to include petitions in its public online register of infringement decisions, as well as the efforts made to improve the interconnection between its public register and Parliament’s Petitions Web Portal; considers that petitions concerning persistent breaches of EU law should not remain indefinitely on the fringes of a formal infringement procedure, and calls on the Commission to clearly explain to petitioners when it decides not to open an infringement procedure despite repeated signs of breaches;

Or. es

Amendment 115

Marcin Sypniewski

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
8. Welcomes the continued cooperation between the Committee on Petitions and the Commission regarding infringement procedures and the implementation of EU law; reiterates the importance of transparency concerning infringement procedures and of providing petitioners with clear information on the state of play of procedures related to their petitions; welcomes the improvement to the Commission’s initiative to include petitions in its public online register of infringement decisions, as well as the efforts made to improve the interconnection between its public register and Parliament’s Petitions Web Portal;8. Welcomes the continued cooperation between the Committee on Petitions and the Commission regarding infringement procedures and the implementation of EU law; reiterates the importance of transparency concerning infringement procedures and of providing petitioners with clear information on the state of play of procedures related to their petitions; calls on the Commission to speed up the resolution of pending procedures and to incorporate information gathered from citizens' petitions more systematically into decisions on whether to launch or pursue procedures; welcomes the improvement to the Commission’s initiative to include petitions in its public online register of infringement decisions, as well as the efforts made to improve the interconnection between its public register and Parliament’s Petitions Web Portal;

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Amendment 116

Ana Miranda Paz

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
8. Welcomes the continued cooperation between the Committee on Petitions and the Commission regarding infringement procedures and the implementation of EU law; reiterates the importance of transparency concerning infringement procedures and of providing petitioners with clear information on the state of play of procedures related to their petitions; welcomes the improvement to the Commission’s initiative to include petitions in its public online register of infringement decisions, as well as the efforts made to improve the interconnection between its public register and Parliament’s Petitions Web Portal;8. Welcomes the continued cooperation between the Committee on Petitions and the Commission regarding infringement procedures and the implementation of EU law; reiterates the importance of full transparency and full public access to documents concerning EU Pilot and infringement procedures as well as of providing petitioners with clear information on the state of play of procedures related to their petitions; considers crucial to drastically reduce the time the Commission takes to defer infringement cases before the Court of Justice of the EU; welcomes the improvement to the Commission’s initiative to include petitions in its public online register of infringement decisions, as well as the efforts made to improve the interconnection between its public register and Parliament’s Petitions Web Portal;

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Amendment 117

Valentina Palmisano

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
8. Welcomes the continued cooperation between the Committee on Petitions and the Commission regarding infringement procedures and the implementation of EU law; reiterates the importance of transparency concerning infringement procedures and of providing petitioners with clear information on the state of play of procedures related to their petitions; welcomes the improvement to the Commission’s initiative to include petitions in its public online register of infringement decisions, as well as the efforts made to improve the interconnection between its public register and Parliament’s Petitions Web Portal;8. Welcomes the continued cooperation between the Committee on Petitions and the Commission regarding infringement procedures and the implementation of EU law; reiterates the importance of transparency concerning infringement procedures and of providing petitioners with clear information on the state of play of procedures related to their petitions; welcomes the improvement to the Commission’s initiative to include petitions in its public online register of infringement decisions, as well as the efforts made to improve the interconnection between its public register and Parliament’s Petitions Web Portal; stresses that undue delays in infringement procedures may undermine the effective protection of citizens’ rights and public confidence in the enforcement of Union law.

Or. en

Amendment 118

Juan Carlos Girauta Vidal, Pál Szekeres

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
8. Welcomes the continued cooperation between the Committee on Petitions and the Commission regarding infringement procedures and the implementation of EU law; reiterates the importance of transparency concerning infringement procedures and of providing petitioners with clear information on the state of play of procedures related to their petitions; welcomes the improvement to the Commission’s initiative to include petitions in its public online register of infringement decisions, as well as the efforts made to improve the interconnection between its public register and Parliament’s Petitions Web Portal;8. Takes notes of the continued cooperation between the Committee on Petitions and the Commission regarding infringement procedures and the implementation of EU law; reiterates the importance of transparency concerning infringement procedures and of providing petitioners with clear information on the state of play of procedures related to their petitions; stresses that transparency must include clear information on the reasons why infringement procedures are delayed or closed; welcomes the improvement to the Commission’s initiative to include petitions in its public online register of infringement decisions, as well as the efforts made to improve the interconnection between its public register and Parliament’s Petitions Web Portal;

Or. en

Amendment 119

Michał Kobosko, Jana Toom

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
8. Welcomes the continued cooperation between the Committee on Petitions and the Commission regarding infringement procedures and the implementation of EU law; reiterates the importance of transparency concerning infringement procedures and of providing petitioners with clear information on the state of play of procedures related to their petitions; welcomes the improvement to the Commission’s initiative to include petitions in its public online register of infringement decisions, as well as the efforts made to improve the interconnection between its public register and Parliament’s Petitions Web Portal;8. Welcomes the continued cooperation between the Committee on Petitions and the Commission regarding infringement procedures and the implementation of EU law; reiterates the importance of transparency concerning infringement procedures; while respecting the confidentiality necessary for the effective conduct of investigations of providing petitioners with clear information on the state of play of procedures related to their petitions; welcomes the improvement to the Commission’s initiative to include petitions in its public online register of infringement decisions, as well as the efforts made to improve the interconnection between its public register and Parliament’s Petitions Web Portal;

Or. en

Amendment 120

Erik Kaliňák, Monika Beňová, Katarína Roth Neveďalová

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
8. Welcomes the continued cooperation between the Committee on Petitions and the Commission regarding infringement procedures and the implementation of EU law; reiterates the importance of transparency concerning infringement procedures and of providing petitioners with clear information on the state of play of procedures related to their petitions; welcomes the improvement to the Commission’s initiative to include petitions in its public online register of infringement decisions, as well as the efforts made to improve the interconnection between its public register and Parliament’s Petitions Web Portal;8. Takes note of the continued cooperation between the Committee on Petitions and the Commission regarding infringement procedures and the implementation of EU law; reiterates the importance of providing petitioners with clear information on the state of play of procedures in the event of a failure to fulfil obligations relating to the issues raised in their petitions; takes note of the Commission's measures aimed at linking petitions with the public online register of infringement decisions, as well as the efforts made to improve the interconnection between this register and Parliament’s Petitions Web Portal;

Or. sk

Amendment 121

Ana Miranda Paz

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8 a (new)

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
8a. Highlights the key findings under the European Court of Auditors Special report 28/2024 on "Enforcing EU law", presented in the Committee on Petitions, confirming the Commission's very long delays, even in breach of its own internal benchmarks, the lack of legal clarity on its key priority criteria and its severe lack of transparency in handling EU Pilot and infringement procedures; notes the new Commission’s Communication on "A Simpler, Clearer and Better Enforced EU Rulebook” in which the Commission acknowledged that progressing and closing infringement procedures for late transposition of EU law often takes years, while cases involving incorrect transposition of directives and bad application of directives or regulations take even longer; welcomes, as a first step in the right direction, the Commission's intention to take a stricter approach against Member States in all types of infringement procedures and to reduce the number of long-standing infringement cases; believes, however, that further efforts are needed to improve the Commission's strategic approach on the enforcement of EU law to ensure full and timely application of EU law across the Union as well as to guarantee full public access to documents and detailed information on the exchanges between the EU Commission’s services and Member States’ authorities in the framework of infringement and EU Pilot procedures;

Or. en

Amendment 122

Michał Kobosko, Jana Toom

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8 a (new)

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
8a. Recalls that the Committee on Petitions performs not only a redress function for citizens but also an important parliamentary scrutiny function by identifying shortcomings in the implementation of Union law.

Or. en

Amendment 123

Ana Miranda Paz

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8 b (new)

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
8b. Underlines the fruitful outcome of the Interparliamentary Committee Meeting (ICM) focused on “Strengthening cooperation for a timely and correct enforcement of EU law benefitting EU citizens”; considers key upgrading similar initiatives by setting up a permanent forum to increase efforts as well as enhance transparency and collaboration with Member States’ parliamentary committees to help solve infringement cases and uphold citizens' rights arising from EU law throughout the Union;

Or. en

Amendment 124

Ana Miranda Paz

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
9. Recalls that the e-Petition database and the Petitions Web Portal constitute essential tools for handling petitions and communication with petitioners, enabling 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; welcomes the continued modernisation of the Petitions Web Portal in 2025, including measures aimed at improving inclusiveness, accessibility and technical performance; notes the introduction of gender-neutral options and the upgrading of the platform’s infrastructure;9. Recalls that the e-Petition database and the Petitions Web Portal constitute essential tools for handling petitions and communication with petitioners, enabling 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; welcomes the continued modernisation of the Petitions Web Portal in 2025, including measures aimed at improving inclusiveness, accessibility and technical performance; notes the introduction of gender-neutral options and the upgrading of the platform’s infrastructure; highlights the need to improve the timeframe and technical procedures for making public all information relating to petitions processed and discussed in the Committee on Petitions through the urgency procedure, as well as regarding petition status updates, given that the Petitions Web Portal is the only public interface available for petitioners as well as EU citizens and residents in general;

Or. en

Amendment 125

Diego Solier

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
9. Recalls that the e-Petition database and the Petitions Web Portal constitute essential tools for handling petitions and communication with petitioners, enabling 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; welcomes the continued modernisation of the Petitions Web Portal in 2025, including measures aimed at improving inclusiveness, accessibility and technical performance; notes the introduction of gender-neutral options and the upgrading of the platform’s infrastructure;9. Recalls that the e-Petition database and the Petitions Web Portal constitute essential tools for handling petitions and communication with petitioners, enabling 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; welcomes the continued modernisation of the Petitions Web Portal in 2025, including measures aimed at improving inclusiveness, accessibility and technical performance; considers that the Web Portal should focus on improving its core functionalities, including search capabilities, accessibility for persons with disabilities and speed of publication; notes that any introduction of new features should be assessed for their added value for petitioners and should not divert resources from the core petitions process;

Or. en

Amendment 126

Erik Kaliňák, Monika Beňová, Katarína Roth Neveďalová

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
9. Recalls that the e-Petition database and the Petitions Web Portal constitute essential tools for handling petitions and communication with petitioners, enabling 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; welcomes the continued modernisation of the Petitions Web Portal in 2025, including measures aimed at improving inclusiveness, accessibility and technical performance; notes the introduction of gender-neutral options and the upgrading of the platform’s infrastructure;9. Recalls that the e-Petition database and the Petitions Web Portal constitute essential tools for handling petitions and communication with petitioners, enabling 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; takes note of the continued modernisation of the Petitions Web Portal in 2025, including measures aimed at improving technical functionality, user-friendliness and system performance; notes the introduction of new user options in the forms and the upgrading of the platform’s infrastructure;

Or. sk

Amendment 127

Juan Carlos Girauta Vidal, Pál Szekeres

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
9. Recalls that the e-Petition database and the Petitions Web Portal constitute essential tools for handling petitions and communication with petitioners, enabling 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; welcomes the continued modernisation of the Petitions Web Portal in 2025, including measures aimed at improving inclusiveness, accessibility and technical performance; notes the introduction of gender-neutral options and the upgrading of the platform’s infrastructure;9. Recalls that the e-Petition database and the Petitions Web Portal constitute essential tools for handling petitions and communication with petitioners, enabling 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; welcomes the continued modernisation of the Petitions Web Portal in 2025, including measures aimed at improving inclusiveness, accessibility and technical performance; notes the upgrading of the platform’s infrastructure;

Or. en

Amendment 128

Marcin Sypniewski

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
9. Recalls that the e-Petition database and the Petitions Web Portal constitute essential tools for handling petitions and communication with petitioners, enabling 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; welcomes the continued modernisation of the Petitions Web Portal in 2025, including measures aimed at improving inclusiveness, accessibility and technical performance; notes the introduction of gender-neutral options and the upgrading of the platform’s infrastructure;9. Recalls that the e-Petition database and the Petitions Web Portal constitute essential tools for handling petitions and communication with petitioners, enabling 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; welcomes the continued modernisation of the Petitions Web Portal in 2025, including measures aimed at improving accessibility, transparency and technical performance; notes the continued upgrading of the platform's infrastructure;

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Amendment 129

Michał Kobosko, Jana Toom

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9 a (new)

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
9a. Encourages the continued development of internal quality standards for the treatment of petitions, including consistency in replies, timeliness and user-oriented communication.

Or. en

Amendment 130

Michał Kobosko, Jana Toom

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
10. Welcomes the Commission’s achievement in establishing an interinstitutional IT tool enabling information-sharing between Parliament and the Commission concerning follow-up actions related to petitions, including infringement procedures and exchanges with national authorities; reiterates the importance of such tools for improving transparency and efficiency in the treatment of petitions;10. Welcomes the Commission’s achievement in establishing an interinstitutional IT tool enabling information-sharing between Parliament and the Commission concerning follow-up actions related to petitions, including infringement procedures and exchanges with national authorities; reiterates the importance of such tools for improving transparency, efficiency and reducing unnecessary administrative duplication of the treatment of petitions;

Or. en

Amendment 131

Michał Kobosko, Jana Toom

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10 a (new)

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
10a. Welcomes the increasing use of digital tools within the petitions procedure and encourages further improvements to the Petitions Web Portal, including enhanced search functions, better data visualisation, improved accessibility for persons with disabilities and more user-friendly tracking of petitions throughout the procedure.

Or. en

Amendment 132

Erik Kaliňák, Monika Beňová, Katarína Roth Neveďalová

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
11. Recalls that cooperation with other parliamentary committees remains essential for the comprehensive treatment of petitions; points out that in 2025 the Committee on Petitions sent 15 requests for opinion and 1 204 requests for information to other parliamentary committees, compared with 30 requests for opinion and 450 requests for information in 2024; highlights, therefore, a decrease of 50 % in the number of requests for opinion and a significant increase of approximately 168 % in the number of requests for information, reflecting the growing need for exchanges among committees and technical input in the treatment of petitions; recalls that petitioners are informed of decisions to request opinions from other committees for the treatment of their petitions; underlines that parliamentary committees should step up their efforts to actively contribute to the examination of petitions by providing their expertise so as to enable Parliament to respond more swiftly and comprehensively to citizens’ concerns;11. Recalls the importance of cooperation with other parliamentary committees in the processing of petitions; points out that in 2025 the Committee on Petitions sent 15 requests for opinion and 1 204 requests for information to other parliamentary committees, compared with 30 requests for opinion and 450 requests for information in 2024; notes that in 2025 there was a decrease in the number of requests for opinion and a significant increase in the number of requests for information; recalls that petitioners are informed of decisions to request opinions from other committees for the treatment of their petitions; calls for the exchange of information and expertise between parliamentary committees regarding the processing of petitions to continue;

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Amendment 133

Alexandra Mehnert

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
11. Recalls that cooperation with other parliamentary committees remains essential for the comprehensive treatment of petitions; points out that in 2025 the Committee on Petitions sent 15 requests for opinion and 1 204 requests for information to other parliamentary committees, compared with 30 requests for opinion and 450 requests for information in 2024; highlights, therefore, a decrease of 50 % in the number of requests for opinion and a significant increase of approximately 168 % in the number of requests for information, reflecting the growing need for exchanges among committees and technical input in the treatment of petitions; recalls that petitioners are informed of decisions to request opinions from other committees for the treatment of their petitions; underlines that parliamentary committees should step up their efforts to actively contribute to the examination of petitions by providing their expertise so as to enable Parliament to respond more swiftly and comprehensively to citizens’ concerns;11. Recalls that cooperation with other parliamentary committees remains essential for the comprehensive treatment of petitions; points out that in 2025 the Committee on Petitions sent 15 requests for opinion and 1 204 requests for information to other parliamentary committees, compared with 30 requests for opinion and 450 requests for information in 2024; highlights, therefore, a decrease of 50 % in the number of requests for opinion and a significant increase of approximately 168 % in the number of requests for information, reflecting the growing need for exchanges among committees and technical input in the treatment of petitions; recalls that petitioners are informed of decisions to request opinions from other committees for the treatment of their petitions;

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Amendment 134

Michał Kobosko, Jana Toom

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
11. Recalls that cooperation with other parliamentary committees remains essential for the comprehensive treatment of petitions; points out that in 2025 the Committee on Petitions sent 15 requests for opinion and 1 204 requests for information to other parliamentary committees, compared with 30 requests for opinion and 450 requests for information in 2024; highlights, therefore, a decrease of 50 % in the number of requests for opinion and a significant increase of approximately 168 % in the number of requests for information, reflecting the growing need for exchanges among committees and technical input in the treatment of petitions; recalls that petitioners are informed of decisions to request opinions from other committees for the treatment of their petitions; underlines that parliamentary committees should step up their efforts to actively contribute to the examination of petitions by providing their expertise so as to enable Parliament to respond more swiftly and comprehensively to citizens’ concerns;11. Recalls that cooperation with other parliamentary committees remains essential for the comprehensive treatment of petitions; points out that in 2025 the Committee on Petitions sent 15 requests for opinion and 1 204 requests for information to other parliamentary committees, compared with 30 requests for opinion and 450 requests for information in 2024; highlights, therefore, a decrease of 50 % in the number of requests for opinion and a significant increase of approximately 168 % in the number of requests for information, reflecting the growing need for exchanges among committees and technical input in the treatment of petitions; recalls that petitioners are informed of decisions to request opinions from other committees for the treatment of their petitions; underlines that parliamentary committees should step up their efforts to actively contribute to the examination of petitions by providing their expertise including through systematic feedback on recurring implementation problems identified through petitions as to enable Parliament to respond more swiftly and comprehensively to citizens’ concerns;

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Amendment 135

Michał Kobosko, Jana Toom

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12 a (new)

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
12a. Calls for closer cooperation between the Committee on Petitions and existing Union problem-solving mechanisms, including SOLVIT where appropriate, in order to facilitate practical solutions for citizens facing difficulties in the application of Union law, while fully respecting Parliament's institutional role and the right to petition.

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Amendment 136

Michał Kobosko, Jana Toom

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12 b (new)

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
12b. Stresses that recurring issues identified through petitions provide valuable evidence for the Union's Better Regulation agenda and should, where appropriate, contribute to evaluations, fitness checks and impact assessments of Union legislation, thereby strengthening evidence-based policymaking.

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Amendment 137

Michał Kobosko, Jana Toom

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12 c (new)

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
12c. Stresses the Committee on Petitions' unique role as the European Parliament's primary mechanism for identifying citizens' concerns and practical challenges arising from the implementation and application of Union law; ensuring that lessons learned from petitions are systematically reflected in future legislative evaluations, simplification initiatives and implementation reviews.

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Amendment 138

Michał Kobosko, Jana Toom

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12 d (new)

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
12d. Reiterates that the Committee on Petitions has a responsibility to ensure that its work reflects the diversity of concerns arising across the Union and should avoid a disproportionate concentration on issues relating to any single Member State where this is not objectively justified by the petitions received or by the significance of the issues raised.

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Amendment 139

Juan Carlos Girauta Vidal, Pál Szekeres

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 13

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
13. Underlines that environmental issues remained the principal concern raised by petitioners in 2025, accounting for 18.6 % of all petitions; points out that petitions examined by the committee concerned, inter alia, environmental impact assessments, biodiversity protection, waste management, PFAS contamination, air quality, water protection, flood risk management, preserving wildlife, the protection of brown bear populations, and the environmental impacts of infrastructure and industrial projects in several Member States; further highlights the significant number of petitions alleging breaches of EU environmental legislation in several Member States; notes that issues raised by petitioners also include biodiversity loss and the need for clearer and more effective rules to ensure the protection of air quality; stresses the need for the Commission, together with the Member States, to ensure the correct and effective implementation of EU environmental legislation;13. Underlines that environmental issues remained the principal concern raised by petitioners in 2025, accounting for 18.6 % of all petitions;

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Amendment 140

Diego Solier

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 13

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
13. Underlines that environmental issues remained the principal concern raised by petitioners in 2025, accounting for 18.6 % of all petitions; points out that petitions examined by the committee concerned, inter alia, environmental impact assessments, biodiversity protection, waste management, PFAS contamination, air quality, water protection, flood risk management, preserving wildlife, the protection of brown bear populations, and the environmental impacts of infrastructure and industrial projects in several Member States; further highlights the significant number of petitions alleging breaches of EU environmental legislation in several Member States; notes that issues raised by petitioners also include biodiversity loss and the need for clearer and more effective rules to ensure the protection of air quality; stresses the need for the Commission, together with the Member States, to ensure the correct and effective implementation of EU environmental legislation;13. Underlines that environmental issues remained the principal concern raised by petitioners in 2025, accounting for 18.6 % of all petitions; points out that petitions examined by the committee concerned, inter alia, environmental impact assessments, biodiversity protection, waste management, PFAS contamination, air quality, water protection, flood risk management, preserving wildlife, the protection of brown bear populations, and the environmental impacts of infrastructure and industrial projects in several Member States; further highlights the significant number of petitions alleging breaches of EU environmental legislation in several Member States; notes that issues raised by petitioners also include biodiversity loss and the need for clearer and more effective rules to ensure the protection of air quality; stresses the need for the Commission, together with the Member States, to ensure the correct and effective implementation of EU environmental legislation; emphasises that EU environmental legislation must be evidence-based, proportionate and take into account its impact on farmers, forest owners, rural communities and SMEs; recalls that a significant number of petitions expressed concerns about the practical consequences and regulatory burden of the EU Deforestation Regulation on economic operators, as confirmed during the fact-finding visit to Austria;

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Amendment 141

Alvise Pérez

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 13

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
13. Underlines that environmental issues remained the principal concern raised by petitioners in 2025, accounting for 18.6 % of all petitions; points out that petitions examined by the committee concerned, inter alia, environmental impact assessments, biodiversity protection, waste management, PFAS contamination, air quality, water protection, flood risk management, preserving wildlife, the protection of brown bear populations, and the environmental impacts of infrastructure and industrial projects in several Member States; further highlights the significant number of petitions alleging breaches of EU environmental legislation in several Member States; notes that issues raised by petitioners also include biodiversity loss and the need for clearer and more effective rules to ensure the protection of air quality; stresses the need for the Commission, together with the Member States, to ensure the correct and effective implementation of EU environmental legislation;13. Underlines that environmental issues remained the principal concern raised by petitioners in 2025, accounting for 18.6 % of all petitions; points out that petitions examined by the committee concerned, inter alia, environmental impact assessments, biodiversity protection, waste management, PFAS contamination, air quality, water protection, flood risk management, preserving wildlife, the protection of brown bear populations, and the environmental impacts of infrastructure and industrial projects in several Member States; further highlights the significant number of petitions alleging breaches of EU environmental legislation in several Member States; notes that issues raised by petitioners also include biodiversity loss and the need for clearer and more effective rules to ensure the protection of air quality; stresses the need for the Commission, together with the Member States, to ensure the correct and effective implementation of EU environmental legislation; stresses, further, that when environmental petitions are on natural disasters, floods, civil protection, water management or risk prevention, the committee should examine not only environmental aspects, but also potential administrative responsibility, planning shortcomings and effective protection of victims;

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Amendment 142

Elena Nevado del Campo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 13

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
13. Underlines that environmental issues remained the principal concern raised by petitioners in 2025, accounting for 18.6 % of all petitions; points out that petitions examined by the committee concerned, inter alia, environmental impact assessments, biodiversity protection, waste management, PFAS contamination, air quality, water protection, flood risk management, preserving wildlife, the protection of brown bear populations, and the environmental impacts of infrastructure and industrial projects in several Member States; further highlights the significant number of petitions alleging breaches of EU environmental legislation in several Member States; notes that issues raised by petitioners also include biodiversity loss and the need for clearer and more effective rules to ensure the protection of air quality; stresses the need for the Commission, together with the Member States, to ensure the correct and effective implementation of EU environmental legislation;13. Underlines that environmental issues remained the principal concern raised by petitioners in 2025, accounting for 18.6 % of all petitions; points out that petitions examined by the committee concerned, inter alia, environmental impact assessments, biodiversity protection, waste management, air quality, water protection, flood risk management, preserving wildlife, and the environmental impacts of infrastructure and industrial projects in several Member States; recalls, in particular, the petitions debated on the cut-off lows in Valencia, which pointed to the importance of fully implementing EU legislation on flood risks, providing effective emergency protocols and ensuring coordination between the different authorities; further highlights the significant number of petitions alleging breaches of EU environmental legislation in several Member States; notes that issues raised by petitioners also include biodiversity loss and the need for clearer and more effective rules to ensure the protection of air quality; stresses the need for the Commission, together with the Member States, to ensure the correct and effective implementation of EU environmental legislation;

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Amendment 143

Marcin Sypniewski

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 13

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
13. Underlines that environmental issues remained the principal concern raised by petitioners in 2025, accounting for 18.6 % of all petitions; points out that petitions examined by the committee concerned, inter alia, environmental impact assessments, biodiversity protection, waste management, PFAS contamination, air quality, water protection, flood risk management, preserving wildlife, the protection of brown bear populations, and the environmental impacts of infrastructure and industrial projects in several Member States; further highlights the significant number of petitions alleging breaches of EU environmental legislation in several Member States; notes that issues raised by petitioners also include biodiversity loss and the need for clearer and more effective rules to ensure the protection of air quality; stresses the need for the Commission, together with the Member States, to ensure the correct and effective implementation of EU environmental legislation;13. Underlines that environmental issues remained the principal concern raised by petitioners in 2025, accounting for 18.6 % of all petitions; points out that petitions examined by the committee concerned, inter alia, environmental impact assessments, biodiversity protection, waste management, PFAS contamination, air quality, water protection and the environmental impacts of infrastructure and industrial projects in several Member States; further highlights the significant number of petitions alleging breaches of EU environmental legislation in several Member States; notes, however, that many of these petitions also highlight the adverse effects of the implementation of EU environmental legislation on citizens and the economy, including higher energy prices, constraints on agriculture and industry, and additional administrative burdens; stresses that environmental protection must be consistent with the principle of proportionality and the need to safeguard the competitiveness of the EU economy; stresses the need for the Commission, together with the Member States, to ensure the correct and effective implementation of EU environmental legislation;

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Amendment 144

Erik Kaliňák, Monika Beňová, Katarína Roth Neveďalová

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 13

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
13. Underlines that environmental issues remained the principal concern raised by petitioners in 2025, accounting for 18.6 % of all petitions; points out that petitions examined by the committee concerned, inter alia, environmental impact assessments, biodiversity protection, waste management, PFAS contamination, air quality, water protection, flood risk management, preserving wildlife, the protection of brown bear populations, and the environmental impacts of infrastructure and industrial projects in several Member States; further highlights the significant number of petitions alleging breaches of EU environmental legislation in several Member States; notes that issues raised by petitioners also include biodiversity loss and the need for clearer and more effective rules to ensure the protection of air quality; stresses the need for the Commission, together with the Member States, to ensure the correct and effective implementation of EU environmental legislation;13. Underlines that environmental issues remained the principal concern raised by petitioners in 2025, accounting for 18.6 % of all petitions; points out that petitions examined by the committee concerned, inter alia, environmental impact assessments, biodiversity protection, waste management, PFAS contamination, air quality, water protection, flood risk management, preserving wildlife, the protection of brown bear populations, and the environmental impacts of infrastructure and industrial projects in several Member States; further highlights the significant number of petitions alleging breaches of EU environmental legislation in several Member States; notes that issues raised by petitioners also include biodiversity loss and issues relating to the implementation of existing rules in the field of air quality protection; stresses the need for the Commission and the Member States to ensure the proper implementation of existing EU environmental legislation;

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Amendment 145

Ana Miranda Paz

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 13 a (new)

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
13a. Highlights the discussions held on petitions drawing attention to the severe health issues posed by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination, including increased risks of cancer and genetic and immune system damage; regrets that the Committee on Petitions decided to close such petitions, although the European Chemicals Agency's work to deliver its final scientific assessment was still ongoing; considers it of utmost importance to implement a Europe-wide ban on the use of PFAS in everyday products, as well as to establish stricter standards and provide adequate funds for research and development projects to help companies eliminate PFAS from their production with alternatives that are not harmful to human health and the environment;

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Amendment 146

Marcin Sypniewski

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 13 a (new)

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
13a. Welcomes the change in the protection status of the wolf; recalls the recommendations made by the Committee on Petitions following the fact-finding visit to Austria, recognising that traditional farming and small-scale forestry constitute pillars of Europe's ecological and cultural heritage and calling for them to be duly taken into account when devising policies to protect large predators; stresses that wolf population management should be based on current scientific knowledge, taking into account the safety of residents, tourists and livestock, and that Member States should be equipped with appropriate tools for actively managing the population of that species in accordance with the subsidiarity principle;

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Amendment 147

Elena Nevado del Campo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 13 a (new)

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
13a. Recalls the petition discussed on Cabañeros National Park (Spain), which highlighted the need for effective management, the conservation of habitats and species, compliance with EU regulations and the adoption of proportionate and science-based measures to protect the Natura 2000 network; recalls the petition concerning Gibraltar, discussed in 2025; highlights concerns about environmental impacts, particularly on marine ecosystems, water quality, waste management and biodiversity; stresses the need to comply with EU law, strengthen cross-border cooperation and monitor the protection of the environment and public health;

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Amendment 148

Juan Carlos Girauta Vidal, Pál Szekeres

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 13 a (new)

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
13a. Stresses that environmental protection must be reconciled with industrial competitiveness, energy security, food production and the legitimate economic interests of local communities.

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Amendment 149

Marcin Sypniewski

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 13 b (new)

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
13b. Expresses concerns about the effects of the application of Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 on deforestation-free products (EUDR), in particular the additional administrative burdens for forest owners, farmers and entrepreneurs; recalls the recommendations made by the Committee on Petitions following the fact-finding visit to Austria, calling for consideration of the introduction of a 'no-risk' category under the EUDR for countries where deforestation is not occurring, in order to reduce unnecessary compliance burdens and to support small forest owners through simplified due diligence procedures; calls on the Commission to carry out an impact assessment on the application of the regulation and to introduce appropriate legislative amendments to take account of those recommendations;

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Amendment 150

Ana Miranda Paz

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 13 b (new)

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
13b. Is highly concerned about the double standards increasingly used in the Committee on Petitions regarding the follow-up given to petitions in 2025; condemns the closure or lack of public discussion on petitions within the Committee on Petitions, even when they were supported by sound and extensive legal and analytical arguments, alongside documents that clearly outlined data and facts regarding the multiple infringements of EU law experienced by thousands of citizens, detrimental to their socio-economic and health conditions as well as for the environment, while conversely, some other petitions, clearly falling outside the scope of EU law, were not only deemed admissible but also publicly debated at Committee level;

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Amendment 151

Elena Nevado del Campo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 13 b (new)

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
13b. Notes that the Committee on Petitions discussed, at its meeting of 23 June 2025, Petition No 0445/2025, on behalf of the citizens’ platform Sí a Almaraz, Sí al Futuro (‘Yes to Almaraz, Yes to the Future’), on the closure of the Almaraz nuclear power plant in Spain; stresses that this debate highlighted the importance of examining, within the framework of EU competences, the social, economic, energy and environmental consequences of national energy transition decisions, as well as the need to ensure the participation of affected communities, security of energy supply and local employment;

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Amendment 152

Ana Miranda Paz

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 13 c (new)

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
13c. Underlines that each pro-European political group in Parliament must be given the chance to have at least one of its proposed petitions falling within the EU’s fields of activity included on the agenda of any meeting of the Committee on Petitions, through either the urgency or the ordinary procedure, in order to enhance the committee’s democratic functioning;

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Amendment 153

Ana Miranda Paz

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 13 d (new)

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
13d. Is deeply concerned about the violation of the provisions of the Guidelines of the Committee on Petitions concerning petitions pending resolution of infringement proceedings under Art. 258 TFEU, according to which, if the subject matter of a petition relates to any stage of ongoing infringement proceedings brought by the Commission against a Member State, the concerned petition cannot be closed;

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Amendment 154

Elena Nevado del Campo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 14

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
14. Recalls that in 2025 the Committee on Petitions continued to receive petitions concerning the rule of law, democracy and the application of EU law in several Member States and non-EU countries; notes that petitions discussed in committee covered, among others, issues related to fundamental rights, judicial systems, transparency, freedom of expression and the implementation of EU law;14. Recalls that in 2025 the Committee on Petitions continued to receive various petitions concerning the rule of law and the application of EU law in several Member States and non-EU countries; notes that petitions discussed in committee covered, among others, issues related to fundamental rights, judicial systems, transparency, freedom of expression and the implementation of EU law; recalls that the Committee on Petitions received a large number of petitions in 2025 expressing concern over perceived threats to the rule of law in Spain; notes the various debates held during 2025 concerning the rule of law, the separation of powers, judicial independence, government corruption and the role of the Prosecutor General in Spain; recalls also the petition concerning restrictions on press freedom in Spain, information pluralism and the independence of public service media;

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Amendment 155

Alvise Pérez

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 14

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
14. Recalls that in 2025 the Committee on Petitions continued to receive petitions concerning the rule of law, democracy and the application of EU law in several Member States and non-EU countries; notes that petitions discussed in committee covered, among others, issues related to fundamental rights, judicial systems, transparency, freedom of expression and the implementation of EU law;14. Recalls that in 2025 the Committee on Petitions continued to receive petitions concerning the rule of law, democracy and the application of EU law in several Member States and non-EU countries; notes that these petitions addressed, among others, issues related to fundamental rights, judicial systems, transparency, freedom of expression, freedom of the press, judicial independence, pressure on judges, corruption, whistleblower protection and the effective implementation of EU law; stresses that the Committee on Petitions must deal with these matters with particular rigour and without political double standards;

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Amendment 156

Erik Kaliňák, Monika Beňová, Katarína Roth Neveďalová

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 14

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
14. Recalls that in 2025 the Committee on Petitions continued to receive petitions concerning the rule of law, democracy and the application of EU law in several Member States and non-EU countries; notes that petitions discussed in committee covered, among others, issues related to fundamental rights, judicial systems, transparency, freedom of expression and the implementation of EU law;14. Recalls that in 2025 the Committee on Petitions continued to receive petitions concerning the rule of law, democracy and the application of EU law in several Member States and non-EU countries; notes that petitions discussed in committee covered, among others, issues related to the functioning of public institutions, judicial systems and the application of EU law;

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Amendment 157

Alexandra Mehnert

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 14

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
14. Recalls that in 2025 the Committee on Petitions continued to receive petitions concerning the rule of law, democracy and the application of EU law in several Member States and non-EU countries; notes that petitions discussed in committee covered, among others, issues related to fundamental rights, judicial systems, transparency, freedom of expression and the implementation of EU law;14. Recalls that in 2025 the Committee on Petitions continued to receive petitions concerning the rule of law and the application of EU law in several Member States and non-EU countries; notes that petitions discussed in committee covered, among others, issues related to fundamental rights, judicial systems, transparency, freedom of expression and the implementation of EU law;

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Amendment 158

Juan Carlos Girauta Vidal, Pál Szekeres

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 14 a (new)

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
14a. Condemns any attempts by governments to undermine judicial independence, media pluralism or freedom of expression.

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Amendment 159

Elena Nevado del Campo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 15

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
15. Points out that the committee also dealt with petitions concerning financial services, property rights, transport and digital rights; notes the significant increase in 2025 in petitions concerning consumer rights and justice; notes that petitions discussed in committee included issues related to passenger rights in the air transport sector, unfair contract terms, the protection of minors online, artificial intelligence, privacy and identity verification on social media platforms;15. Points out that the committee also dealt with petitions concerning financial services, property rights, transport and digital rights; notes the significant increase in 2025 in petitions concerning consumer rights and justice; notes that petitions discussed in committee included issues related to passenger rights in the air transport sector, unfair contract terms, the protection of minors online, artificial intelligence, privacy and identity verification on social media platforms; recalls also the petitions concerning the cross-border rail connection through the Central Pyrenees, and stresses that the EU should promote trans-European transport networks that strengthen competitiveness, remove bottle necks, bridge the remaining gaps in the trans-European transport network, and enhance territorial cohesion and connections between Member States;

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Amendment 160

Alexandra Mehnert

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 15

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
15. Points out that the committee also dealt with petitions concerning financial services, property rights, transport and digital rights; notes the significant increase in 2025 in petitions concerning consumer rights and justice; notes that petitions discussed in committee included issues related to passenger rights in the air transport sector, unfair contract terms, the protection of minors online, artificial intelligence, privacy and identity verification on social media platforms;15. Points out that the committee also dealt with petitions concerning financial services, property rights, transport and digital rights; notes the significant increase in 2025 in petitions concerning consumer rights and justice; notes that petitions discussed in committee included issues related to cross-border connectivity, road safety, passenger rights in the air transport sector, intellectual property rights, unfair contract terms, the rule of law in Spain, the protection of minors online, the regulation of artificial intelligence, privacy and identity verification on social media platforms;

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Amendment 161

Michał Kobosko, Jana Toom

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 15

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
15. Points out that the committee also dealt with petitions concerning financial services, property rights, transport and digital rights; notes the significant increase in 2025 in petitions concerning consumer rights and justice; notes that petitions discussed in committee included issues related to passenger rights in the air transport sector, unfair contract terms, the protection of minors online, artificial intelligence, privacy and identity verification on social media platforms;15. Points out that the committee also dealt with petitions concerning financial services, property rights, transport and digital rights; notes the significant increase in 2025 in petitions concerning consumer rights and justice; notes that petitions discussed in committee included issues related to passenger rights in the air transport sector, unfair contract terms, the protection of minors online, artificial intelligence, algorithmic transparency, automated decision-making privacy and identity verification on social media platforms;

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Amendment 162

Marcin Sypniewski

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 15 a (new)

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
15a. Stresses the need for more effective protection of the rights of internet users, including players using digital services, internet platforms and online games; highlights issues relating to non-transparent terms of service, unilateral account-blocking, the loss of access to purchased digital content, micropayment mechanisms and inadequate consumer remedies; calls on the Commission to assess the effectiveness of existing EU legislation in this area and to advance proposals to enhance transparency, means of redress and the effective protection of users of digital services;

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Amendment 163

Elena Nevado del Campo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 15 a (new)

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
15a. Recalls Petition No 0206/2025 on strengthening air passenger rights; welcomes the conclusion of this dossier and emphasises the importance of the final outcome effectively strengthening air passengers’ rights and ensuring consistent application of the rules across the Union;

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Amendment 164

Juan Carlos Girauta Vidal, Pál Szekeres

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 15 a (new)

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
15a. Recalls the need to safeguard freedom of expression, including in the digital environment, and to avoid disproportionate restrictions on lawful speech

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Amendment 165

Juan Carlos Girauta Vidal, Pál Szekeres

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 16

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
16. Highlights that a high number of petitions in 2025 concerned the protection of children’s rights in the digital environment, including online safety, the protection of minors from harmful content and the use of age-verification mechanisms on online platforms; recalls that discussions in this area focused on the implementation and enforcement of relevant EU legislation, as well as on the need to ensure a high level of protection of minors while safeguarding fundamental rights, privacy and data protection; further notes that the Committee on Petitions examined several petitions in 2025 concerning the housing situation across the EU, including issues related to affordability, access to adequate housing, evictions, property rights and the social impact of rising housing costs; notes that discussions in this area addressed the consequences of housing shortages for vulnerable or marginalised groups and young people, as well as the implementation of relevant EU policies and initiatives in the field of housing; stresses that access to affordable, decent and energy-efficient housing is increasingly becoming a major concern for citizens across the EU and calls for stronger support for policies addressing housing affordability, homelessness and housing exclusion;16. Highlights that a high number of petitions in 2025 concerned the protection of children’s rights in the digital environment, including online safety, the protection of minors from harmful content and the use of age-verification mechanisms on online platforms; recalls that discussions in this area focused on the implementation and enforcement of relevant EU legislation, as well as on the need to ensure a high level of protection of minors while safeguarding fundamental rights, privacy and data protection; further notes that the Committee on Petitions examined several petitions in 2025 concerning the housing situation across the EU, including issues related to affordability, access to adequate housing, evictions, property rights and the social impact of rising housing costs;

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Amendment 166

Alvise Pérez

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 16

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
16. Highlights that a high number of petitions in 2025 concerned the protection of children’s rights in the digital environment, including online safety, the protection of minors from harmful content and the use of age-verification mechanisms on online platforms; recalls that discussions in this area focused on the implementation and enforcement of relevant EU legislation, as well as on the need to ensure a high level of protection of minors while safeguarding fundamental rights, privacy and data protection; further notes that the Committee on Petitions examined several petitions in 2025 concerning the housing situation across the EU, including issues related to affordability, access to adequate housing, evictions, property rights and the social impact of rising housing costs; notes that discussions in this area addressed the consequences of housing shortages for vulnerable or marginalised groups and young people, as well as the implementation of relevant EU policies and initiatives in the field of housing; stresses that access to affordable, decent and energy-efficient housing is increasingly becoming a major concern for citizens across the EU and calls for stronger support for policies addressing housing affordability, homelessness and housing exclusion;16. Highlights that a high number of petitions in 2025 concerned the protection of children’s rights in the digital environment, including online safety, the protection of minors from harmful content and the use of age-verification mechanisms on online platforms; recalls that discussions in this area focused on the implementation and enforcement of relevant EU legislation, as well as on the need to ensure a high level of protection of minors while safeguarding fundamental rights, privacy and data protection; further notes that the Committee on Petitions examined several petitions in 2025 concerning the housing situation across the EU, including issues related to affordability, access to adequate housing, evictions, legal certainty with regard to housing, property rights, including the effects that judicial and administrative delays may have on small owners, families, young people and local communities, together with the effective recovery of occupied properties without a valid title and the social impact of rising housing costs, as well as the consequences of regulatory burdens, legal uncertainty or disproportionate restrictions that may reduce the available supply ; notes that discussions in this area addressed the consequences of housing shortages for vulnerable or marginalised groups and young people, as well as the implementation of relevant EU policies and initiatives in the field of housing; stresses that access to affordable, decent and energy-efficient housing is increasingly becoming a major concern for citizens across the EU and calls for stronger support for policies addressing housing affordability, homelessness and housing exclusion;

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Amendment 167

Marcin Sypniewski

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 16

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
16. Highlights that a high number of petitions in 2025 concerned the protection of children’s rights in the digital environment, including online safety, the protection of minors from harmful content and the use of age-verification mechanisms on online platforms; recalls that discussions in this area focused on the implementation and enforcement of relevant EU legislation, as well as on the need to ensure a high level of protection of minors while safeguarding fundamental rights, privacy and data protection; further notes that the Committee on Petitions examined several petitions in 2025 concerning the housing situation across the EU, including issues related to affordability, access to adequate housing, evictions, property rights and the social impact of rising housing costs; notes that discussions in this area addressed the consequences of housing shortages for vulnerable or marginalised groups and young people, as well as the implementation of relevant EU policies and initiatives in the field of housing; stresses that access to affordable, decent and energy-efficient housing is increasingly becoming a major concern for citizens across the EU and calls for stronger support for policies addressing housing affordability, homelessness and housing exclusion;16. Highlights that a high number of petitions in 2025 concerned the protection of children’s rights in the digital environment, including online safety, the protection of minors from harmful content and the use of age-verification mechanisms on online platforms; recalls that discussions in this area focused on the implementation and enforcement of relevant EU legislation, as well as on the need to ensure a high level of protection of minors while safeguarding fundamental rights, privacy and data protection; further notes that the Committee on Petitions examined several petitions in 2025 concerning the housing situation across the EU, including issues related to affordability, access to adequate housing, evictions, property rights and the social impact of rising housing costs; notes that in many Member States the housing crisis is exacerbated by a combination of factors, including migratory pressure and the effects of certain EU regulations impacting construction and energy prices; believes that solutions in this area should, in the first instance, take account of the competences and capabilities of Member States, and EU action should be limited to the removal of real-world cross-border barriers and the exchange of best practices; stresses that access to affordable housing is increasingly becoming a major concern for citizens across the EU and calls for stronger support for policies addressing housing affordability, homelessness and housing exclusion;

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Amendment 168

Elena Nevado del Campo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 16

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
16. Highlights that a high number of petitions in 2025 concerned the protection of children’s rights in the digital environment, including online safety, the protection of minors from harmful content and the use of age-verification mechanisms on online platforms; recalls that discussions in this area focused on the implementation and enforcement of relevant EU legislation, as well as on the need to ensure a high level of protection of minors while safeguarding fundamental rights, privacy and data protection; further notes that the Committee on Petitions examined several petitions in 2025 concerning the housing situation across the EU, including issues related to affordability, access to adequate housing, evictions, property rights and the social impact of rising housing costs; notes that discussions in this area addressed the consequences of housing shortages for vulnerable or marginalised groups and young people, as well as the implementation of relevant EU policies and initiatives in the field of housing; stresses that access to affordable, decent and energy-efficient housing is increasingly becoming a major concern for citizens across the EU and calls for stronger support for policies addressing housing affordability, homelessness and housing exclusion;16. Highlights that a high number of petitions in 2025 concerned the protection of children’s rights in the digital environment, including online safety, the protection of minors from harmful content and the use of age-verification mechanisms on online platforms; recalls that discussions in this area focused on the implementation and enforcement of relevant EU legislation, as well as on the need to ensure a high level of protection of minors while safeguarding fundamental rights, privacy and data protection; further notes that the Committee on Petitions examined several petitions in 2025 concerning the housing situation across the EU, including issues related to affordability, access to adequate housing, evictions, property rights and the social impact of rising housing costs; notes that discussions in this area addressed the consequences of housing shortages for vulnerable or marginalised groups and young people, as well as the implementation of relevant EU policies and initiatives in the field of housing; stresses that access to affordable, decent and energy-efficient housing is increasingly becoming a major concern for citizens across the EU and calls for stronger support for policies addressing housing affordability, homelessness and housing exclusion; recalls the public hearing of the Committee on Petitions on the suspension of eviction and illegal occupation procedures, as well as the petitions discussed on the illegal occupation of dwellings in Spain;

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Amendment 169

Michał Kobosko, Jana Toom

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 16

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
16. Highlights that a high number of petitions in 2025 concerned the protection of children’s rights in the digital environment, including online safety, the protection of minors from harmful content and the use of age-verification mechanisms on online platforms; recalls that discussions in this area focused on the implementation and enforcement of relevant EU legislation, as well as on the need to ensure a high level of protection of minors while safeguarding fundamental rights, privacy and data protection; further notes that the Committee on Petitions examined several petitions in 2025 concerning the housing situation across the EU, including issues related to affordability, access to adequate housing, evictions, property rights and the social impact of rising housing costs; notes that discussions in this area addressed the consequences of housing shortages for vulnerable or marginalised groups and young people, as well as the implementation of relevant EU policies and initiatives in the field of housing; stresses that access to affordable, decent and energy-efficient housing is increasingly becoming a major concern for citizens across the EU and calls for stronger support for policies addressing housing affordability, homelessness and housing exclusion;16. Highlights that a high number of petitions in 2025 concerned the protection of children’s rights in the digital environment, including online safety, the protection of minors from harmful content and the use of age-verification mechanisms on online platforms; recalls that discussions in this area focused on the implementation and enforcement of relevant EU legislation, as well as on the need to ensure a high level of protection of minors while safeguarding fundamental rights, privacy and data protection; further notes that the Committee on Petitions examined several petitions in 2025 concerning the housing situation across the EU, including issues related to affordability including through measures that facilitate sustainable housing supply, reduce unnecessary administrative barriers, encourage investment and make effective use of existing Union financial instruments , access to adequate housing, evictions, property rights and the social impact of rising housing costs; notes that discussions in this area addressed the consequences of housing shortages for vulnerable or marginalised groups and young people, as well as the implementation of relevant EU policies and initiatives in the field of housing; stresses that access to affordable, decent and energy-efficient housing is increasingly becoming a major concern for citizens across the EU and calls for stronger support for policies addressing housing affordability, homelessness and housing exclusion;

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Amendment 170

Alexandra Mehnert

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 16

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
16. Highlights that a high number of petitions in 2025 concerned the protection of children’s rights in the digital environment, including online safety, the protection of minors from harmful content and the use of age-verification mechanisms on online platforms; recalls that discussions in this area focused on the implementation and enforcement of relevant EU legislation, as well as on the need to ensure a high level of protection of minors while safeguarding fundamental rights, privacy and data protection; further notes that the Committee on Petitions examined several petitions in 2025 concerning the housing situation across the EU, including issues related to affordability, access to adequate housing, evictions, property rights and the social impact of rising housing costs; notes that discussions in this area addressed the consequences of housing shortages for vulnerable or marginalised groups and young people, as well as the implementation of relevant EU policies and initiatives in the field of housing; stresses that access to affordable, decent and energy-efficient housing is increasingly becoming a major concern for citizens across the EU and calls for stronger support for policies addressing housing affordability, homelessness and housing exclusion;16. Highlights that a high number of petitions in 2025 concerned the protection of children’s rights in the digital environment, including online safety, the protection of minors from harmful content and the use of age-verification mechanisms on online platforms; recalls that discussions in this area focused on the application, implementation and enforcement of relevant Union legislation, as well as on the need to ensure a high level of protection of minors while safeguarding fundamental rights, privacy and data protection; further notes that the Committee on Petitions examined several petitions concerning housing-related matters, with particular attention to the challenges arising from illegal occupation (squatting), lengthy eviction procedures and the protection and effective enforcement of the right to property, as a fundamental right and an essential component of the rule of law; notes that discussions also addressed the legal and practical challenges faced by property owners in exercising and enforcing their rights, while examining the implementation of relevant national measures and their interaction with Union law; underlines the importance of ensuring legal certainty, effective judicial protection, the timely enforcement of judicial decisions and respect for the right to property, while continuing to examine petitions concerning housing-related matters falling within the scope of Union law;

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Amendment 171

Diego Solier

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 16

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
16. Highlights that a high number of petitions in 2025 concerned the protection of children’s rights in the digital environment, including online safety, the protection of minors from harmful content and the use of age-verification mechanisms on online platforms; recalls that discussions in this area focused on the implementation and enforcement of relevant EU legislation, as well as on the need to ensure a high level of protection of minors while safeguarding fundamental rights, privacy and data protection; further notes that the Committee on Petitions examined several petitions in 2025 concerning the housing situation across the EU, including issues related to affordability, access to adequate housing, evictions, property rights and the social impact of rising housing costs; notes that discussions in this area addressed the consequences of housing shortages for vulnerable or marginalised groups and young people, as well as the implementation of relevant EU policies and initiatives in the field of housing; stresses that access to affordable, decent and energy-efficient housing is increasingly becoming a major concern for citizens across the EU and calls for stronger support for policies addressing housing affordability, homelessness and housing exclusion;16. Highlights that a high number of petitions in 2025 concerned the protection of children’s rights in the digital environment, including online safety, the protection of minors from harmful content and the use of age-verification mechanisms on online platforms; recalls that discussions in this area focused on the implementation and enforcement of relevant EU legislation, as well as on the need to ensure a high level of protection of minors while safeguarding fundamental rights, privacy and data protection; further notes that the Committee on Petitions examined several petitions in 2025 concerning the housing situation across the EU, including issues related to affordability, access to adequate housing, evictions, property rights and the social impact of rising housing costs; notes that discussions in this area addressed the consequences of housing shortages for vulnerable or marginalised groups and young people, as well as the implementation of relevant EU policies and initiatives in the field of housing; stresses that access to affordable housing is increasingly becoming a major concern for citizens across the EU; recalls that housing policy is primarily a national competence; stresses the importance of safeguarding property rights and of ensuring that regulatory frameworks do not inadvertently exacerbate housing shortages;

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Amendment 172

Erik Kaliňák, Monika Beňová, Katarína Roth Neveďalová

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 16

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
16. Highlights that a high number of petitions in 2025 concerned the protection of children’s rights in the digital environment, including online safety, the protection of minors from harmful content and the use of age-verification mechanisms on online platforms; recalls that discussions in this area focused on the implementation and enforcement of relevant EU legislation, as well as on the need to ensure a high level of protection of minors while safeguarding fundamental rights, privacy and data protection; further notes that the Committee on Petitions examined several petitions in 2025 concerning the housing situation across the EU, including issues related to affordability, access to adequate housing, evictions, property rights and the social impact of rising housing costs; notes that discussions in this area addressed the consequences of housing shortages for vulnerable or marginalised groups and young people, as well as the implementation of relevant EU policies and initiatives in the field of housing; stresses that access to affordable, decent and energy-efficient housing is increasingly becoming a major concern for citizens across the EU and calls for stronger support for policies addressing housing affordability, homelessness and housing exclusion;16. Highlights that a high number of petitions in 2025 concerned the protection of children’s rights in the digital environment, including online safety, the protection of minors from harmful content and the use of age-verification mechanisms on online platforms; recalls that discussions in this area focused on the implementation and enforcement of relevant EU legislation, as well as on the need to ensure a high level of protection of minors while safeguarding fundamental rights, privacy and data protection; further notes that the Committee on Petitions examined several petitions in 2025 concerning the housing situation across the EU, including issues related to affordability, access to adequate housing, evictions, property rights and the social impact of rising housing costs; notes that discussions in this area addressed the consequences of housing shortages for various population groups and the implementation of relevant EU policies and initiatives in the field of housing; stresses that access to affordable, decent and energy-efficient housing is increasingly becoming a major concern for citizens across the EU and calls for stronger support for policies addressing housing affordability, homelessness and housing exclusion;

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Amendment 173

Alexandra Mehnert

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 17

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
17. Notes that the Committee on Petitions also examined petitions concerning labour market and employment-related issues, including the working conditions of postal workers, with particular reference to occupational health and safety, workload and employment status; stresses the importance of fair working conditions, collective bargaining, adequate wages and effective occupational health and safety protections in line with the European Pillar of Social Rights; recalls that the European Pillar of Social Rights is one of the cornerstones of EU policy in this field; notes that petitions were also received on self-employment and entrepreneurship in the EU, addressing issues related to administrative burdens and access to financing for small businesses and self-employed persons; notes, furthermore, that the committee considered petitions on the recognition of professional qualifications across Member States, highlighting concerns regarding administrative procedures, cross-border mobility and the effective implementation of relevant EU legislation facilitating labour mobility within the internal market;17. Notes that the Committee on Petitions also examined petitions concerning labour market and employment-related issues, including the working conditions of postal workers, with particular reference to occupational health and safety, workload and employment status; recognises the importance of ensuring safe and fair working conditions, while maintaining a competitive, innovation-friendly and resilient business environment that supports sustainable employment and economic growth across the Union; recalls that the European Pillar of Social Rights provides an important framework in this field, while fully respecting the competences of the Member States; notes that petitions were also received on self-employment and entrepreneurship in the EU, addressing issues related to administrative burdens and access to financing for small businesses and self-employed persons, and calls for a further reduction of administrative burdens and improved access to financing in order to support entrepreneurship and self-employment across the Union; notes, furthermore, that the committee considered petitions on the recognition of professional qualifications across Member States, highlighting concerns regarding administrative procedures, cross-border mobility and the effective implementation of relevant Union legislation facilitating labour mobility within the internal market; ; further notes that the Committee examined petitions concerning the increase in violence against police officers and the need to strengthen the legal, employment and operational protection of police officers, military personnel, prison officers, customs officers and border guards, field physicians and emergency doctors, including consideration of the recognition of these professions as high-risk occupations; underlines the importance of ensuring appropriate protection and safety standards for workers performing high-risk duties;

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Amendment 174

Alvise Pérez

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 17

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
17. Notes that the Committee on Petitions also examined petitions concerning labour market and employment-related issues, including the working conditions of postal workers, with particular reference to occupational health and safety, workload and employment status; stresses the importance of fair working conditions, collective bargaining, adequate wages and effective occupational health and safety protections in line with the European Pillar of Social Rights; recalls that the European Pillar of Social Rights is one of the cornerstones of EU policy in this field; notes that petitions were also received on self-employment and entrepreneurship in the EU, addressing issues related to administrative burdens and access to financing for small businesses and self-employed persons; notes, furthermore, that the committee considered petitions on the recognition of professional qualifications across Member States, highlighting concerns regarding administrative procedures, cross-border mobility and the effective implementation of relevant EU legislation facilitating labour mobility within the internal market;17. Notes that the Committee on Petitions also examined petitions concerning labour market and employment-related issues, including the working conditions of postal workers, with particular reference to occupational health and safety, workload and employment status; stresses the importance of fair working conditions, collective bargaining, adequate wages and effective occupational health and safety protections, especially in essential services, law enforcement, citizen care, emergencies and areas under particular border or territorial pressure, in line with the European Pillar of Social Rights; recalls that the European Pillar of Social Rights is one of the cornerstones of EU policy in this field; notes that petitions were also received on self-employment and entrepreneurship in the EU, addressing issues related to administrative burdens, regulatory fragmentation, legal uncertainty and regulatory costs that particularly affect the self-employed, small businesses and mobile workers, and access to financing for small businesses and self-employed persons; notes, furthermore, that the committee considered petitions on the recognition of professional qualifications across Member States, highlighting concerns regarding administrative procedures, cross-border mobility and the effective implementation of relevant EU legislation facilitating labour mobility within the internal market;

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Amendment 175

Juan Carlos Girauta Vidal, Pál Szekeres

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 17

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
17. Notes that the Committee on Petitions also examined petitions concerning labour market and employment-related issues, including the working conditions of postal workers, with particular reference to occupational health and safety, workload and employment status; stresses the importance of fair working conditions, collective bargaining, adequate wages and effective occupational health and safety protections in line with the European Pillar of Social Rights; recalls that the European Pillar of Social Rights is one of the cornerstones of EU policy in this field; notes that petitions were also received on self-employment and entrepreneurship in the EU, addressing issues related to administrative burdens and access to financing for small businesses and self-employed persons; notes, furthermore, that the committee considered petitions on the recognition of professional qualifications across Member States, highlighting concerns regarding administrative procedures, cross-border mobility and the effective implementation of relevant EU legislation facilitating labour mobility within the internal market;17. Notes that the Committee on Petitions also examined petitions concerning labour market and employment-related issues; recalls that labour market regulation largely remains a national competence; recalls that the European Pillar of Social Rights is one of the cornerstones of EU policy in this field; notes that petitions were also received on self-employment and entrepreneurship in the EU, addressing issues related to administrative burdens and access to financing for small businesses and self-employed persons; notes, furthermore, that the committee considered petitions on the recognition of professional qualifications across Member States, highlighting concerns regarding administrative procedures, cross-border mobility and the effective implementation of relevant EU legislation facilitating labour mobility within the internal market;

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Amendment 176

Erik Kaliňák, Monika Beňová, Katarína Roth Neveďalová

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 17

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
17. Notes that the Committee on Petitions also examined petitions concerning labour market and employment-related issues, including the working conditions of postal workers, with particular reference to occupational health and safety, workload and employment status; stresses the importance of fair working conditions, collective bargaining, adequate wages and effective occupational health and safety protections in line with the European Pillar of Social Rights; recalls that the European Pillar of Social Rights is one of the cornerstones of EU policy in this field; notes that petitions were also received on self-employment and entrepreneurship in the EU, addressing issues related to administrative burdens and access to financing for small businesses and self-employed persons; notes, furthermore, that the committee considered petitions on the recognition of professional qualifications across Member States, highlighting concerns regarding administrative procedures, cross-border mobility and the effective implementation of relevant EU legislation facilitating labour mobility within the internal market;17. Notes that the Committee on Petitions also examined petitions concerning labour market and employment-related issues, including the working conditions of postal workers, with particular reference to occupational health and safety, workload and employment status; stresses the importance of decent working conditions, occupational health and safety and social dialogue, in line with the legislation of the Member States and the European Union; notes that petitions were also received on self-employment and entrepreneurship in the EU, addressing issues related to administrative burdens and access to financing for small businesses and self-employed persons; notes, furthermore, that the committee considered petitions on the recognition of professional qualifications across Member States, highlighting concerns regarding administrative procedures, cross-border mobility and the effective implementation of relevant EU legislation facilitating labour mobility within the internal market;

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Amendment 177

Diego Solier

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 17

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
17. Notes that the Committee on Petitions also examined petitions concerning labour market and employment-related issues, including the working conditions of postal workers, with particular reference to occupational health and safety, workload and employment status; stresses the importance of fair working conditions, collective bargaining, adequate wages and effective occupational health and safety protections in line with the European Pillar of Social Rights; recalls that the European Pillar of Social Rights is one of the cornerstones of EU policy in this field; notes that petitions were also received on self-employment and entrepreneurship in the EU, addressing issues related to administrative burdens and access to financing for small businesses and self-employed persons; notes, furthermore, that the committee considered petitions on the recognition of professional qualifications across Member States, highlighting concerns regarding administrative procedures, cross-border mobility and the effective implementation of relevant EU legislation facilitating labour mobility within the internal market;17. Notes that the Committee on Petitions also examined petitions concerning labour market and employment-related issues, including the working conditions of postal workers, with particular reference to occupational health and safety, workload and employment status; stresses the importance of fair working conditions and effective occupational health and safety protections while respecting national labour market models and social dialogue traditions; notes that petitions were also received on self-employment and entrepreneurship in the EU, addressing issues related to administrative burdens and access to financing for small businesses and self-employed persons; notes, furthermore, that the committee considered petitions on the recognition of professional qualifications across Member States, highlighting concerns regarding administrative procedures, cross-border mobility and the effective implementation of relevant EU legislation facilitating labour mobility within the internal market;

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Amendment 178

Ana Miranda Paz

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 17 a (new)

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
17a. Commends the continuous work performed in the Committee on Petitions to address the persistent serious breaches of Council Directive 1999/70/EC on fixed-term work; welcomes the CJEU judgment in Case C-155/25 confirming the structural flaws existing in Italy, whose legal system lacks adequate measures to prevent and sanction the abuse of fixed-term contracts in the public sector; highlights that this CJEU judgment fully upheld the infringement action brought by the Commission, following a lengthy infringement procedure based on the previous activities held in the Committee on Petitions; calls on the Italian authorities to timely implement the concerned CJEU judgment and revise, as a matter of priority, its relevant legal framework, thus aligning it with EU labour laws and providing adequate protections against workers' discrimination and abuse of fixed-term contracts;

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Amendment 179

Elena Nevado del Campo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 17 a (new)

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
17a. Notes that petitions have also been received and discussed in 2025 concerning the situation of self-employed workers and entrepreneurs in Spain, as well as the transposition in Spain of Directive (EU) 2020/285 on the common system of VAT, the lack of effective implementation of which may exacerbate the tax and administrative burdens on self-employed workers and small businesses; stresses that the self-employed and small and medium-sized enterprises are the backbone of the European economy, employment and territorial cohesion;

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Amendment 180

Valentina Palmisano

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 17 a (new)

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
17a. Recalls the concerns raised in petitions submitted to the European Parliament regarding restrictions imposed on the cultivation and marketing of industrial hemp in certain Member States; stresses the importance of ensuring legal certainty for operators in this sector and calls on the Commission to continue monitoring the situation to ensure that national measures remain fully compatible with Union legislation governing industrial hemp, the internal market and the Common Agricultural Policy;

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Amendment 181

Michał Kobosko, Jana Toom

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 17 a (new)

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
17a. Notes that a significant number of petitions continue to highlight obstacles affecting citizens exercising their free movement rights, including difficulties relating to the recognition of professional qualifications, social security coordination, access to public services and administrative procedures across borders; encourages the Commission and the Member States to continue simplifying such procedures.

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Amendment 182

Juan Carlos Girauta Vidal, Pál Szekeres

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 17 a (new)

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
17a. Stresses that deregulation, administrative simplification and the reduction of unnecessary red tape are essential to restore the competitiveness of European businesses, particularly SMEs, and to promote economic growth and job creation across the Union.

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Amendment 183

Ana Miranda Paz

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 17 b (new)

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
17b. Appreciates the activities carried out in the Committee on Petitions in dealing with petitions denouncing that, in some cases, national legislation on “Cannabidiol" (CBD) was adopted in breach of EU law's provisions as well as CJEU's case law, including the Court’s judgment of 19 November 2020 (Case C-663/18), which ruled that CBD is not a narcotic drug and that restrictions must be based on scientific evidence, while also reiterating that CBD cannot be treated as an illegal substance as it does not have psychotropic or harmful effects on health;

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Amendment 184

Michał Kobosko, Jana Toom

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 17 b (new)

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
17b. Notes that petitions frequently concern cross-border situations in which citizens encounter differing administrative practices between Member States; stresses the importance of improving administrative cooperation and the consistent application of Union law throughout the internal market.

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Amendment 185

Diego Solier

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 18

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
18. Recalls that the Committee on Petitions examined petitions concerning the organisation and management of European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO) competitions, in which petitioners raised concerns regarding transparency, technical shortcomings, communication with candidates, equal treatment and the overall conduct of selection procedures; notes that petitioners reported difficulties linked to the functioning of online testing systems, procedural delays and the accessibility of information during competition procedures; recalls that, in response to these concerns, the Committee on Petitions adopted, on 4 November 2025, a motion for a resolution on the organisational mismanagement of EPSO competitions; underlines the unanimous support expressed within the committee for the resolution and stresses the importance of ensuring transparent, fair, accessible and reliable recruitment procedures within the EU institutions;18. Recalls that the Committee on Petitions examined petitions concerning the organisation and management of European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO) competitions, in which petitioners raised concerns regarding transparency, technical shortcomings, communication with candidates, equal treatment and the overall conduct of selection procedures; notes that petitioners reported difficulties linked to the functioning of online testing systems, procedural delays and the accessibility of information during competition procedures; recalls that, in response to these concerns, the Committee on Petitions adopted, on 4 November 2025, a motion for a resolution on the organisational mismanagement of EPSO competitions; underlines the unanimous support expressed within the committee for the resolution and stresses the importance of ensuring transparent, fair, accessible and reliable recruitment procedures within the EU institutions; highlights that this resolution, rapporteured by the Chair, Bogdan Rzońca, was adopted unanimously, demonstrating the capacity of the Committee on Petitions to reach broad consensus on matters of institutional accountability and good administration;

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Amendment 186

Alvise Pérez

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 18

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
18. Recalls that the Committee on Petitions examined petitions concerning the organisation and management of European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO) competitions, in which petitioners raised concerns regarding transparency, technical shortcomings, communication with candidates, equal treatment and the overall conduct of selection procedures; notes that petitioners reported difficulties linked to the functioning of online testing systems, procedural delays and the accessibility of information during competition procedures; recalls that, in response to these concerns, the Committee on Petitions adopted, on 4 November 2025, a motion for a resolution on the organisational mismanagement of EPSO competitions; underlines the unanimous support expressed within the committee for the resolution and stresses the importance of ensuring transparent, fair, accessible and reliable recruitment procedures within the EU institutions;18. Recalls that the Committee on Petitions examined petitions concerning the organisation and management of European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO) competitions, in which petitioners raised concerns regarding transparency, traceability of decisions, technical shortcomings, communication with candidates, equal treatment, genuine equal opportunities for candidates from all Member States and the overall conduct of selection procedures; notes that petitioners reported difficulties linked to the functioning of online testing systems, procedural delays and the accessibility of information during competition procedures; recalls that, in response to these concerns, the Committee on Petitions adopted, on 4 November 2025, a motion for a resolution on the organisational mismanagement of EPSO competitions; underlines the unanimous support expressed within the committee for the resolution and stresses the importance of ensuring transparent, fair, accessible and reliable recruitment procedures within the EU institutions;

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Amendment 187

Juan Carlos Girauta Vidal, Pál Szekeres

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 18

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
18. Recalls that the Committee on Petitions examined petitions concerning the organisation and management of European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO) competitions, in which petitioners raised concerns regarding transparency, technical shortcomings, communication with candidates, equal treatment and the overall conduct of selection procedures; notes that petitioners reported difficulties linked to the functioning of online testing systems, procedural delays and the accessibility of information during competition procedures; recalls that, in response to these concerns, the Committee on Petitions adopted, on 4 November 2025, a motion for a resolution on the organisational mismanagement of EPSO competitions; underlines the unanimous support expressed within the committee for the resolution and stresses the importance of ensuring transparent, fair, accessible and reliable recruitment procedures within the EU institutions;18. Recalls that the Committee on Petitions examined petitions concerning the organisation and management of European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO) competitions, in which petitioners raised concerns regarding transparency, technical shortcomings, communication with candidates, equal treatment and the overall conduct of selection procedures; notes that petitioners reported difficulties linked to the functioning of online testing systems, procedural delays and the accessibility of information during competition procedures; recalls that, in response to these concerns, the Committee on Petitions adopted, on 4 November 2025, a motion for a resolution on the organisational mismanagement of EPSO competitions; underlines the unanimous support expressed within the committee for the resolution and stresses the importance of ensuring transparent, fair, accessible and reliable recruitment procedures within the EU institutions including through the effective accommodation of persons with disabilities ;

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Amendment 188

Erik Kaliňák, Monika Beňová, Katarína Roth Neveďalová

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 18

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
18. Recalls that the Committee on Petitions examined petitions concerning the organisation and management of European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO) competitions, in which petitioners raised concerns regarding transparency, technical shortcomings, communication with candidates, equal treatment and the overall conduct of selection procedures; notes that petitioners reported difficulties linked to the functioning of online testing systems, procedural delays and the accessibility of information during competition procedures; recalls that, in response to these concerns, the Committee on Petitions adopted, on 4 November 2025, a motion for a resolution on the organisational mismanagement of EPSO competitions; underlines the unanimous support expressed within the committee for the resolution and stresses the importance of ensuring transparent, fair, accessible and reliable recruitment procedures within the EU institutions;18. Recalls that the Committee on Petitions examined petitions concerning the organisation and management of European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO) competitions, in which petitioners raised concerns regarding transparency, technical shortcomings, communication with candidates, equal treatment and the overall conduct of selection procedures; notes that petitioners reported difficulties linked to the functioning of online testing systems, procedural delays and the accessibility of information during competition procedures; recalls that, in response to these concerns, the Committee on Petitions adopted, on 4 November 2025, a motion for a resolution on the organisational mismanagement of EPSO competitions; underlines the importance of ensuring transparent, fair, accessible and reliable recruitment procedures within the EU institutions;

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Amendment 189

Juan Carlos Girauta Vidal, Pál Szekeres

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 19

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
19. Notes the significant increase in petitions concerning external relations, international humanitarian law and armed conflicts, reflecting growing public concern regarding major geopolitical developments; notes that the petitions discussed in committee raised concerns relating to the protection of human rights, compliance with international humanitarian law, democratic governance, the rule of law and the humanitarian consequences of armed conflicts and political instability on civilian populations; notes that several petitioners also called for the EU to pay increased attention to issues related to humanitarian assistance, the protection of vulnerable groups and the promotion of fundamental rights and democratic principles in non-EU countries;deleted

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Amendment 190

Valentina Palmisano

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 19

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
19. Notes the significant increase in petitions concerning external relations, international humanitarian law and armed conflicts, reflecting growing public concern regarding major geopolitical developments; notes that the petitions discussed in committee raised concerns relating to the protection of human rights, compliance with international humanitarian law, democratic governance, the rule of law and the humanitarian consequences of armed conflicts and political instability on civilian populations; notes that several petitioners also called for the EU to pay increased attention to issues related to humanitarian assistance, the protection of vulnerable groups and the promotion of fundamental rights and democratic principles in non-EU countries;19. Notes the significant increase in petitions concerning external relations, international humanitarian law and armed conflicts, reflecting growing public concern regarding major geopolitical developments; notes that the petitions discussed in committee raised concerns relating to the protection of human rights, compliance with international humanitarian law, democratic governance, the rule of law and the humanitarian consequences of armed conflicts and political instability on civilian populations; notes that several petitioners also called for the EU to pay increased attention to issues related to humanitarian assistance, the protection of vulnerable groups and the promotion of fundamental rights and democratic principles in non-EU countries; 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 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;

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Amendment 191

Elena Nevado del Campo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 19

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
19. Notes the significant increase in petitions concerning external relations, international humanitarian law and armed conflicts, reflecting growing public concern regarding major geopolitical developments; notes that the petitions discussed in committee raised concerns relating to the protection of human rights, compliance with international humanitarian law, democratic governance, the rule of law and the humanitarian consequences of armed conflicts and political instability on civilian populations; notes that several petitioners also called for the EU to pay increased attention to issues related to humanitarian assistance, the protection of vulnerable groups and the promotion of fundamental rights and democratic principles in non-EU countries;19. Notes the significant increase in petitions concerning external relations, international law, international humanitarian law and armed conflicts, reflecting growing public concern regarding major geopolitical developments;

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Amendment 192

Alvise Pérez

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 19

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
19. Notes the significant increase in petitions concerning external relations, international humanitarian law and armed conflicts, reflecting growing public concern regarding major geopolitical developments; notes that the petitions discussed in committee raised concerns relating to the protection of human rights, compliance with international humanitarian law, democratic governance, the rule of law and the humanitarian consequences of armed conflicts and political instability on civilian populations; notes that several petitioners also called for the EU to pay increased attention to issues related to humanitarian assistance, the protection of vulnerable groups and the promotion of fundamental rights and democratic principles in non-EU countries;19. Notes the significant increase in petitions concerning external relations, international humanitarian law and armed conflicts, reflecting growing public concern regarding major geopolitical developments; notes that the petitions discussed in committee raised concerns relating to the protection of human rights, compliance with international humanitarian law, democratic governance, the rule of law and the humanitarian consequences of armed conflicts and political instability on civilian populations; notes that several petitioners also called for the EU to pay increased attention to issues related to humanitarian assistance, the protection of vulnerable groups and the promotion of fundamental rights and democratic principles in non-EU countries; stresses that petitions concerning countries neighbouring the EU or territories under occupation, as well as violations of international law, migration flows, border cooperation or agreements with third countries, can have a direct impact on the rights of EU citizens and residents and must be examined where there is a clear connection with EU competences;

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Amendment 193

Erik Kaliňák, Monika Beňová, Katarína Roth Neveďalová

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 19

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
19. Notes the significant increase in petitions concerning external relations, international humanitarian law and armed conflicts, reflecting growing public concern regarding major geopolitical developments; notes that the petitions discussed in committee raised concerns relating to the protection of human rights, compliance with international humanitarian law, democratic governance, the rule of law and the humanitarian consequences of armed conflicts and political instability on civilian populations; notes that several petitioners also called for the EU to pay increased attention to issues related to humanitarian assistance, the protection of vulnerable groups and the promotion of fundamental rights and democratic principles in non-EU countries;19. Notes the significant increase in petitions concerning external relations, international humanitarian law and armed conflicts; notes that the petitions discussed in committee concerned, among other things, issues relating to the protection of human rights, compliance with international humanitarian law, democratic governance, the rule of law and the humanitarian consequences of armed conflicts and political instability on civilian populations; notes, moreover, that several petitioners drew attention to issues relating to humanitarian assistance, the protection of vulnerable groups and the situation in non-EU countries;

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Amendment 194

Alexandra Mehnert

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 19

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
19. Notes the significant increase in petitions concerning external relations, international humanitarian law and armed conflicts, reflecting growing public concern regarding major geopolitical developments; notes that the petitions discussed in committee raised concerns relating to the protection of human rights, compliance with international humanitarian law, democratic governance, the rule of law and the humanitarian consequences of armed conflicts and political instability on civilian populations; notes that several petitioners also called for the EU to pay increased attention to issues related to humanitarian assistance, the protection of vulnerable groups and the promotion of fundamental rights and democratic principles in non-EU countries;19. Notes the significant increase in petitions concerning external relations, international law and armed conflicts, reflecting growing public concern regarding major geopolitical developments and the EU's strategic and security interests; notes that the petitions discussed in committee raised concerns relating to the protection of human rights, compliance with international law, democratic governance and the rule of law; notes that several petitioners also called for the EU to pay increased attention to the protection of vulnerable groups and the promotion of fundamental rights and democratic principles in non-EU countries;

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Amendment 195

Diego Solier

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 19

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
19. Notes the significant increase in petitions concerning external relations, international humanitarian law and armed conflicts, reflecting growing public concern regarding major geopolitical developments; notes that the petitions discussed in committee raised concerns relating to the protection of human rights, compliance with international humanitarian law, democratic governance, the rule of law and the humanitarian consequences of armed conflicts and political instability on civilian populations; notes that several petitioners also called for the EU to pay increased attention to issues related to humanitarian assistance, the protection of vulnerable groups and the promotion of fundamental rights and democratic principles in non-EU countries;19. Notes the increase in petitions concerning external relations; notes that the petitions discussed in committee raised concerns relating to various geopolitical developments; recalls that external relations and foreign policy fall predominantly under the competence of the Member States and the Council, and that the Committee on Petitions’ primary role is to examine petitions falling within the EU’s fields of activity; notes that several petitioners also called for the EU to pay increased attention to issues related to humanitarian assistance, the protection of vulnerable groups and the promotion of fundamental rights and democratic principles in non-EU countries;

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Amendment 196

Elena Nevado del Campo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 19 a (new)

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
19a. Recalls, in particular, the petitions discussed on the political situation in Venezuela following the 2024 presidential elections, which highlighted European citizens’ concerns about democracy, fundamental rights, freedom of expression and the situation of the Venezuelan diaspora;

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Amendment 197

Juan Carlos Girauta Vidal, Pál Szekeres

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 19 a (new)

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
19a. Stresses that humanitarian assistance should never be used to encourage illegal migration nor to finance organisations that undermine Europe's sovereignty, security, values and Christian heritage.

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Amendment 198

Diego Solier

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 20

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
20. Recalls that the Committee on Petitions examined a petition concerning the remembrance and recognition of victims of the post-war communist period in Slovenia, focusing on issues related to historical memory, access to archival information and the need for appropriate acknowledgment of past human rights violations; notes that, on 24 June 2025, the Committee on Petitions adopted a motion for a resolution on preserving the memory of the victims of the post-war communist period in Slovenia; notes that the resolution addresses matters related to historical remembrance, the safeguarding of documentary evidence, and the importance of ensuring that the memory of victims is duly preserved within the framework of the EU’s values, including respect for human dignity, fundamental rights and the rule of law;20. Highlights that the Committee on Petitions adopted, on 24 June 2025, a motion for a resolution on preserving the memory of the victims of the post-war communist period in Slovenia, rapporteured by the Chair, Bogdan Rzońca; recalls that this resolution was subsequently adopted in plenary on 8 July 2025 by a vote of 357 in favour to 266 against, with 16 abstentions; underlines that the resolution calls on the Slovenian authorities to continue investigating over 750 concealed mass graves, to conduct dignified burials of the victims, and to reinstate a National Day of Remembrance for the victims of communist violence; stresses that the memory of crimes committed by all totalitarian regimes, including communism, should form part of Europe’s collective memory;

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Amendment 199

Elena Nevado del Campo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 20 a (new)

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
20a. Notes that, following petitions concerning language requirements imposed on businesses with regard to commercial labelling, documentation and customer care in Catalonia, Spain, the Committee on Petitions organised a workshop involving experts from different legal fields in order to examine concerns about the compatibility of the relevant regional legislation with EU law. Further notes that the workshop addressed, in particular, issues related to non-discrimination, proportionality, consumer protection and the free movement of goods and services in the European Union, highlighting the role of the Committee on Petitions in facilitating informed parliamentary scrutiny on matters affecting the application of EU law;

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Amendment 200

Diego Solier

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 20 a (new)

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
20a. Notes that on 16 July 2025, the Committee on Petitions held a workshop on linguistic freedom of citizens and companies regarding language policies in Catalonia; notes that the workshop examined the application of regional language legislation in the context of EU principles, including non-discrimination, consumer protection and the free movement of goods and services; stresses the importance of ensuring that regional language policies respect the principles of proportionality and legal certainty within the internal market;

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Amendment 201

Juan Carlos Girauta Vidal, Pál Szekeres

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 21

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
21. Notes that the Committee on Petitions examined a petition concerning the participation of Hungary in the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) and matters related to judicial cooperation in safeguarding the financial interests of the EU; notes, furthermore, that this petition raised issues regarding the scope and conditions of Hungary’s participation in the EPPO framework and the implications of this for the effectiveness of anti-fraud and anti-corruption mechanisms at EU level; recalls that, in response to the concerns raised, the committee organised a public hearing on 24 September 2025 focusing on the legal framework governing EPPO membership, enhanced cooperation, and the consequences of non-participation in the EPPO system; further notes that the hearing addressed cooperation between national prosecutorial authorities and the EPPO, as well as the broader implications for the protection of the EU budget and the effective enforcement of criminal law in cases affecting the financial interests of the EU;deleted

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Amendment 202

Diego Solier

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 21

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
21. Notes that the Committee on Petitions examined a petition concerning the participation of Hungary in the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) and matters related to judicial cooperation in safeguarding the financial interests of the EU; notes, furthermore, that this petition raised issues regarding the scope and conditions of Hungary’s participation in the EPPO framework and the implications of this for the effectiveness of anti-fraud and anti-corruption mechanisms at EU level; recalls that, in response to the concerns raised, the committee organised a public hearing on 24 September 2025 focusing on the legal framework governing EPPO membership, enhanced cooperation, and the consequences of non-participation in the EPPO system; further notes that the hearing addressed cooperation between national prosecutorial authorities and the EPPO, as well as the broader implications for the protection of the EU budget and the effective enforcement of criminal law in cases affecting the financial interests of the EU;21. Notes that the Committee on Petitions examined a petition concerning the participation of Hungary in the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO); recalls that EPPO was established under enhanced cooperation and that participation remains a sovereign decision of each Member State in accordance with the Treaties;

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Amendment 203

Alvise Pérez

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 21

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
21. Notes that the Committee on Petitions examined a petition concerning the participation of Hungary in the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) and matters related to judicial cooperation in safeguarding the financial interests of the EU; notes, furthermore, that this petition raised issues regarding the scope and conditions of Hungary’s participation in the EPPO framework and the implications of this for the effectiveness of anti-fraud and anti-corruption mechanisms at EU level; recalls that, in response to the concerns raised, the committee organised a public hearing on 24 September 2025 focusing on the legal framework governing EPPO membership, enhanced cooperation, and the consequences of non-participation in the EPPO system; further notes that the hearing addressed cooperation between national prosecutorial authorities and the EPPO, as well as the broader implications for the protection of the EU budget and the effective enforcement of criminal law in cases affecting the financial interests of the EU;21. Notes that the Committee on Petitions examined a petition concerning the participation of Hungary in the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) and matters related to judicial cooperation in safeguarding the financial interests of the EU; notes, furthermore, that this petition raised issues regarding the scope and conditions of Hungary’s participation in the EPPO framework and the implications of this for the effectiveness of anti-fraud and anti-corruption mechanisms at EU level; recalls that, in response to the concerns raised, the committee organised a public hearing on 24 September 2025 focusing on the legal framework governing EPPO membership, enhanced cooperation, and the consequences of non-participation in the EPPO system; further notes that the hearing addressed cooperation between national prosecutorial authorities and the EPPO, as well as the broader implications for the protection of the EU budget, especially where there are concerns about public procurement, European funds, post-emergency reconstruction, projects with a high territorial impact or a lack of effective control by the competent authorities, and the effective enforcement of criminal law in cases affecting the financial interests of the EU; considers that cooperation with the European Public Prosecutor’s Office and the fight against corruption affecting the Union’s funds or financial interests should be assessed using the same criteria in all Member States, avoiding selective approaches or ones motivated by political affinities;

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Amendment 204

Erik Kaliňák, Monika Beňová, Katarína Roth Neveďalová

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 21

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
21. Notes that the Committee on Petitions examined a petition concerning the participation of Hungary in the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) and matters related to judicial cooperation in safeguarding the financial interests of the EU; notes, furthermore, that this petition raised issues regarding the scope and conditions of Hungary’s participation in the EPPO framework and the implications of this for the effectiveness of anti-fraud and anti-corruption mechanisms at EU level; recalls that, in response to the concerns raised, the committee organised a public hearing on 24 September 2025 focusing on the legal framework governing EPPO membership, enhanced cooperation, and the consequences of non-participation in the EPPO system; further notes that the hearing addressed cooperation between national prosecutorial authorities and the EPPO, as well as the broader implications for the protection of the EU budget and the effective enforcement of criminal law in cases affecting the financial interests of the EU;21. Notes that the Committee on Petitions examined a petition concerning the participation of Hungary in the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) and matters related to judicial cooperation in safeguarding the financial interests of the EU; notes, furthermore, that this petition concerned the scope and conditions of Member States' participation in the EPPO framework and issues relating to cooperation in the protection of the EU’s financial interests; recalls that, in response to the concerns raised, the committee organised a public hearing on 24 September 2025 focusing on the legal framework governing EPPO membership, enhanced cooperation, and the consequences of non-participation in the EPPO system; further notes that the hearing addressed cooperation between national prosecutorial authorities and the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO), as well as issues related to the financial interests of the EU;

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Amendment 205

Alexandra Mehnert

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 21

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
21. Notes that the Committee on Petitions examined a petition concerning the participation of Hungary in the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) and matters related to judicial cooperation in safeguarding the financial interests of the EU; notes, furthermore, that this petition raised issues regarding the scope and conditions of Hungary’s participation in the EPPO framework and the implications of this for the effectiveness of anti-fraud and anti-corruption mechanisms at EU level; recalls that, in response to the concerns raised, the committee organised a public hearing on 24 September 2025 focusing on the legal framework governing EPPO membership, enhanced cooperation, and the consequences of non-participation in the EPPO system; further notes that the hearing addressed cooperation between national prosecutorial authorities and the EPPO, as well as the broader implications for the protection of the EU budget and the effective enforcement of criminal law in cases affecting the financial interests of the EU;21. Notes that the Committee on Petitions examined a petition concerning the participation of Hungary in the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) and matters related to judicial cooperation in safeguarding the financial interests of the EU; notes, furthermore, that this petition raised matters concerning the scope and conditions of Hungary’s participation in the EPPO framework and the implications of this for the effectiveness of anti-fraud and anti-corruption mechanisms at EU and national level; recalls that, in response to the concerns raised, the committee organised a public hearing on 24 September 2025 focusing on the legal framework governing EPPO membership, enhanced cooperation, and the benefits of participation in the EPPO system; further notes that the hearing addressed cooperation between national prosecutorial authorities and the EPPO, as well as the broader implications for the protection of the EU budget and the effective enforcement of criminal law in cases affecting the financial interests of the EU; notes that the new Hungarian government has officially submitted its application to join EPPO

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Amendment 206

Juan Carlos Girauta Vidal, Pál Szekeres

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 21 a (new)

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
21a. Recalls that Member States remain sovereign in deciding whether to participate in enhanced cooperation mechanisms such as the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO), in accordance with the Treaties; notes that, in 2025, three Member States chose not to participate in the EPPO.

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Amendment 207

Erik Kaliňák, Monika Beňová, Katarína Roth Neveďalová

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 22

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
22. Underlines the specific role of the Committee on Petitions within the EU institutional framework in supporting and monitoring the implementation of the UNCRPD; recalls that persons with disabilities continue to face significant barriers in many areas of life and stresses the need for the full implementation of the UNCRPD across all Member States; recalls the committee’s Annual Workshop on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities held on 2 December 2025 during the European Parliament’s Disability Rights Week, which focused on three main themes, namely accessibility, inclusive education and pathways to employment, and examined the findings of petitions in these areas; stresses the important contribution made by the Committee on Petitions to the protection of the rights of persons with disabilities, including through the examination of petitions concerning barriers to accessibility in public and digital environments, gaps in inclusive education systems and difficulties in accessing employment opportunities and reasonable accommodation; notes that petitions received in 2025 also highlighted persistent needs related to the effective enforcement of accessibility standards, the availability of assistive technologies, the recognition and practical implementation of rights under the UNCRPD across the Member States, and improved coordination between national authorities in ensuring equal participation in society; notes that the number of petitions concerning disability issues increased significantly in 2025 compared to previous years;22. Underlines the specific role of the Committee on Petitions within the EU institutional framework in monitoring the implementation of the UNCRPD; recalls that persons with disabilities continue to face significant barriers in various areas of life; recalls the committee’s Annual Workshop on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities held on 2 December 2025 during the European Parliament’s Disability Rights Week, which focused on three main themes, namely accessibility, education and access to employment, and examined the findings of petitions in these areas; notes that the committee has examined petitions concerning barriers to accessibility in public and digital environments, problems in the area of education and difficulties in accessing employment opportunities; notes that petitions received in 2025 also highlighted issues related to the enforcement of accessibility standards, the availability of assistive technologies, the implementation of rights under the UNCRPD, and coordination between competent national authorities; notes that the number of petitions concerning disability issues increased significantly in 2025 compared to previous years;

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Amendment 208

Valentina Palmisano

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 23

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
23. Stresses that equal access to affordable healthcare, mental health services and long-term care remains a key social challenge across the EU and should remain a priority for EU action; takes note that health remained one of the principal areas of concern for petitioners in 2025; notes, in particular, that the Committee on Petitions examined and discussed petitions concerning access to treatment and the need for enhanced funding mechanisms to support patients affected by rare diseases, as well as measures aimed at addressing administrative, social and financial obstacles faced by informal carers of chronically ill persons; notes, furthermore, that petitions addressed calls for strengthened EU-level support and investment in suicide prevention policies, awareness-raising activities and mental health services, as well as petitions concerning the protection of the right to education for autistic infants and young children, including issues related to early diagnosis, availability of specialised support and inclusive education frameworks; notes that, more broadly, petitions in the field of health also highlighted concerns regarding unequal access to healthcare services across the Member States and the need to ensure timely, affordable and non-discriminatory access to medical treatment and support services within the EU;23. Stresses that equal access to affordable healthcare, mental health services and long-term care remains a key social challenge across the EU and should remain a priority for EU action; takes note that health remained one of the principal areas of concern for petitioners in 2025; notes, in particular, that the Committee on Petitions examined and discussed petitions concerning access to treatment and the need for enhanced funding mechanisms to support patients affected by rare diseases, as well as measures aimed at addressing administrative, social and financial obstacles faced by informal carers of chronically ill persons; notes, furthermore, that petitions addressed calls for strengthened EU-level support and investment in suicide prevention policies, awareness-raising activities and mental health services, as well as petitions concerning the protection of the right to education for autistic infants and young children, including issues related to early diagnosis, availability of specialised support and inclusive education frameworks; notes that, more broadly, petitions in the field of health also highlighted concerns regarding unequal access to healthcare services across the Member States and the need to ensure timely, affordable and non-discriminatory access to medical treatment and support services within the EU; 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;

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Amendment 209

Alexandra Mehnert

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 23

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
23. Stresses that equal access to affordable healthcare, mental health services and long-term care remains a key social challenge across the EU and should remain a priority for EU action; takes note that health remained one of the principal areas of concern for petitioners in 2025; notes, in particular, that the Committee on Petitions examined and discussed petitions concerning access to treatment and the need for enhanced funding mechanisms to support patients affected by rare diseases, as well as measures aimed at addressing administrative, social and financial obstacles faced by informal carers of chronically ill persons; notes, furthermore, that petitions addressed calls for strengthened EU-level support and investment in suicide prevention policies, awareness-raising activities and mental health services, as well as petitions concerning the protection of the right to education for autistic infants and young children, including issues related to early diagnosis, availability of specialised support and inclusive education frameworks; notes that, more broadly, petitions in the field of health also highlighted concerns regarding unequal access to healthcare services across the Member States and the need to ensure timely, affordable and non-discriminatory access to medical treatment and support services within the EU;23. Stresses that equal access to affordable healthcare, mental health services, diagnosis of certain illnesses such as the Celiac disease, professional qualifications and general conditions in the health care sector as well as long-term care remains a key social challenge across the EU and should remain a priority for EU action; remarks that while these issues are fundamentally Member States' competences, the European Union can play a crucial role in sharing best-practices and enhancing cooperation; takes note that health remained one of the principal areas of concern for petitioners in 2025; notes, in particular, that the Committee on Petitions examined and discussed petitions concerning access to treatment and the need for enhanced funding mechanisms to support patients affected by rare diseases, improved recognition, timely diagnosis and access to appropriate treatment for persons affected by endometriosis, as well as measures aimed at addressing administrative, social and financial obstacles faced by informal carers of chronically ill persons; notes, furthermore, that petitions addressed calls for strengthened EU-level support and investment in suicide prevention policies, awareness-raising activities and mental health services, as well as petitions concerning the protection of the right to education for autistic infants and young children, including issues related to early diagnosis, availability of specialised support and inclusive education frameworks; notes that, more broadly, petitions in the field of health also highlighted concerns regarding unequal access to healthcare services across the Member States and the need to ensure timely, affordable and non-discriminatory access to medical treatment and support services within the EU;

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Amendment 210

Erik Kaliňák, Monika Beňová, Katarína Roth Neveďalová

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 23

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
23. Stresses that equal access to affordable healthcare, mental health services and long-term care remains a key social challenge across the EU and should remain a priority for EU action; takes note that health remained one of the principal areas of concern for petitioners in 2025; notes, in particular, that the Committee on Petitions examined and discussed petitions concerning access to treatment and the need for enhanced funding mechanisms to support patients affected by rare diseases, as well as measures aimed at addressing administrative, social and financial obstacles faced by informal carers of chronically ill persons; notes, furthermore, that petitions addressed calls for strengthened EU-level support and investment in suicide prevention policies, awareness-raising activities and mental health services, as well as petitions concerning the protection of the right to education for autistic infants and young children, including issues related to early diagnosis, availability of specialised support and inclusive education frameworks; notes that, more broadly, petitions in the field of health also highlighted concerns regarding unequal access to healthcare services across the Member States and the need to ensure timely, affordable and non-discriminatory access to medical treatment and support services within the EU;23. Stresses that access to healthcare, mental health services and long-term care are among the key issues highlighted by petitioners; takes note that health remained one of the principal areas of concern for petitioners in 2025; notes, in particular, that the Committee on Petitions examined and discussed petitions concerning access to treatment and support for patients affected by rare diseases, as well as issues relating to administrative, social and financial obstacles faced by informal carers of chronically ill persons; notes, furthermore, that petitions concerned issues relating to suicide prevention, mental health services and protection of the right to education for autistic infants and young children, including issues related to early diagnosis and the availability of specialised support; notes that, more broadly, petitions in the field of health also highlighted concerns regarding discrepancies in access to healthcare services across the Member States

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Amendment 211

Elena Nevado del Campo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 23

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
23. Stresses that equal access to affordable healthcare, mental health services and long-term care remains a key social challenge across the EU and should remain a priority for EU action; takes note that health remained one of the principal areas of concern for petitioners in 2025; notes, in particular, that the Committee on Petitions examined and discussed petitions concerning access to treatment and the need for enhanced funding mechanisms to support patients affected by rare diseases, as well as measures aimed at addressing administrative, social and financial obstacles faced by informal carers of chronically ill persons; notes, furthermore, that petitions addressed calls for strengthened EU-level support and investment in suicide prevention policies, awareness-raising activities and mental health services, as well as petitions concerning the protection of the right to education for autistic infants and young children, including issues related to early diagnosis, availability of specialised support and inclusive education frameworks; notes that, more broadly, petitions in the field of health also highlighted concerns regarding unequal access to healthcare services across the Member States and the need to ensure timely, affordable and non-discriminatory access to medical treatment and support services within the EU;23. Stresses that equal access to affordable healthcare, mental health services and long-term care remains a key social challenge across the EU and should remain a priority for EU action, taking into account that healthcare remains the responsibility of the Member States; takes note that health remained one of the principal areas of concern for petitioners in 2025; notes, in particular, that the Committee on Petitions examined and discussed petitions concerning access to treatment and the need for enhanced funding mechanisms to support patients affected by rare diseases, as well as measures aimed at addressing administrative, social and financial obstacles faced by informal carers of chronically ill persons; notes, furthermore, that petitions addressed calls for strengthened EU-level support and investment in suicide prevention policies, awareness-raising activities and mental health services, as well as petitions concerning the protection of the right to education for autistic infants and young children, including issues related to early diagnosis, availability of specialised support and inclusive education frameworks; notes that, more broadly, petitions in the field of health also highlighted concerns regarding unequal access to healthcare services across the Member States and the need to ensure timely, affordable and non-discriminatory access to medical treatment and support services within the EU; recalls, furthermore, the petition discussed concerning the working conditions of doctors in Ceuta and Melilla, which revealed staff shortages, excessive workloads and difficulties in attracting healthcare professionals, thus affecting healthcare;

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Amendment 212

Alvise Pérez

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 23

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
23. Stresses that equal access to affordable healthcare, mental health services and long-term care remains a key social challenge across the EU and should remain a priority for EU action; takes note that health remained one of the principal areas of concern for petitioners in 2025; notes, in particular, that the Committee on Petitions examined and discussed petitions concerning access to treatment and the need for enhanced funding mechanisms to support patients affected by rare diseases, as well as measures aimed at addressing administrative, social and financial obstacles faced by informal carers of chronically ill persons; notes, furthermore, that petitions addressed calls for strengthened EU-level support and investment in suicide prevention policies, awareness-raising activities and mental health services, as well as petitions concerning the protection of the right to education for autistic infants and young children, including issues related to early diagnosis, availability of specialised support and inclusive education frameworks; notes that, more broadly, petitions in the field of health also highlighted concerns regarding unequal access to healthcare services across the Member States and the need to ensure timely, affordable and non-discriminatory access to medical treatment and support services within the EU;23. Stresses that equal access to timely and territorially balanced affordable healthcare, particularly in rural areas, island regions, border areas and territories affected by demographic pressure or a lack of professionals, to mental health services and to long-term care remains a key social challenge across the EU and should remain a priority for EU action; takes note that health remained one of the principal areas of concern for petitioners in 2025; notes, in particular, that the Committee on Petitions examined and discussed petitions concerning access to treatment and the need for enhanced funding mechanisms to support patients affected by rare diseases, as well as measures aimed at addressing administrative, social and financial obstacles faced by informal carers of chronically ill persons; notes, furthermore, that petitions addressed calls for strengthened EU-level support and investment in suicide prevention policies, awareness-raising activities and mental health services, as well as petitions concerning the protection of the right to education for autistic infants and young children, including issues related to early diagnosis, availability of specialised support and inclusive education frameworks; notes that, more broadly, petitions in the field of health also highlighted concerns regarding unequal access to healthcare services across the Member States and the need to ensure timely, affordable and non-discriminatory access to medical treatment and support services within the EU;

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Amendment 213

Juan Carlos Girauta Vidal, Pál Szekeres

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 23

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
23. Stresses that equal access to affordable healthcare, mental health services and long-term care remains a key social challenge across the EU and should remain a priority for EU action; takes note that health remained one of the principal areas of concern for petitioners in 2025; notes, in particular, that the Committee on Petitions examined and discussed petitions concerning access to treatment and the need for enhanced funding mechanisms to support patients affected by rare diseases, as well as measures aimed at addressing administrative, social and financial obstacles faced by informal carers of chronically ill persons; notes, furthermore, that petitions addressed calls for strengthened EU-level support and investment in suicide prevention policies, awareness-raising activities and mental health services, as well as petitions concerning the protection of the right to education for autistic infants and young children, including issues related to early diagnosis, availability of specialised support and inclusive education frameworks; notes that, more broadly, petitions in the field of health also highlighted concerns regarding unequal access to healthcare services across the Member States and the need to ensure timely, affordable and non-discriminatory access to medical treatment and support services within the EU;23. Stresses that equal access to affordable healthcare, mental health services and long-term care remains a key social challenge across the EU and should remain a priority for EU action; takes note that health remained one of the principal areas of concern for petitioners in 2025; notes, in particular, that the Committee on Petitions examined and discussed petitions concerning access to treatment and the need for enhanced funding mechanisms to support patients affected by rare diseases, as well as measures aimed at addressing administrative, social and financial obstacles faced by informal carers of chronically ill persons; notes, furthermore, that petitions addressed calls for strengthened EU-level support and investment in suicide prevention policies, awareness-raising activities and mental health services, as well as petitions concerning the protection of the right to education for autistic infants and young children, including issues related to early diagnosis, availability of specialised support and inclusive education frameworks; underlines that healthcare systems remain primarily the responsibility of Member States.

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Amendment 214

Diego Solier

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 23

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
23. Stresses that equal access to affordable healthcare, mental health services and long-term care remains a key social challenge across the EU and should remain a priority for EU action; takes note that health remained one of the principal areas of concern for petitioners in 2025; notes, in particular, that the Committee on Petitions examined and discussed petitions concerning access to treatment and the need for enhanced funding mechanisms to support patients affected by rare diseases, as well as measures aimed at addressing administrative, social and financial obstacles faced by informal carers of chronically ill persons; notes, furthermore, that petitions addressed calls for strengthened EU-level support and investment in suicide prevention policies, awareness-raising activities and mental health services, as well as petitions concerning the protection of the right to education for autistic infants and young children, including issues related to early diagnosis, availability of specialised support and inclusive education frameworks; notes that, more broadly, petitions in the field of health also highlighted concerns regarding unequal access to healthcare services across the Member States and the need to ensure timely, affordable and non-discriminatory access to medical treatment and support services within the EU;23. Stresses that access to healthcare, mental health services and long-term care remains a strong concern for citizens across the EU; recalls that the organisation and delivery of health services is a Member State competence; takes note that health remained one of the principal areas of concern for petitioners in 2025; notes, in particular, that the Committee on Petitions examined and discussed petitions concerning access to treatment and the need for enhanced funding mechanisms to support patients affected by rare diseases, as well as measures aimed at addressing administrative, social and financial obstacles faced by informal carers of chronically ill persons; notes, furthermore, that petitions addressed calls for strengthened EU-level support and investment in suicide prevention policies, awareness-raising activities and mental health services, as well as petitions concerning the protection of the right to education for autistic infants and young children, including issues related to early diagnosis, availability of specialised support and inclusive education frameworks; notes that, more broadly, petitions in the field of health also highlighted concerns regarding unequal access to healthcare services across the Member States and the need to ensure timely, affordable and non-discriminatory access to medical treatment and support services within the EU;

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Amendment 215

Marcin Sypniewski

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 24

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
24. Notes that petitions examined in 2025 addressed issues related to international trade relations, including concerns regarding trade arrangements with the United States and the application of tariffs, as well as perceived imbalances in trade relations with certain Asian partner countries; notes that petitioners raised questions regarding the impact of such trade dynamics on European producers, sectors of strategic importance and consumers within the EU; highlights the need to ensure a fair and rules-based approach to international trade, while taking into account both the economic interests of the EU and the legitimate concerns expressed by European producers and consumers; stresses that EU trade policy should contribute to high labour, environmental and human-rights standards and support quality jobs within the EU;24. Notes that petitions examined in 2025 addressed issues related to international trade relations, including concerns regarding trade arrangements with the United States and the application of tariffs, as well as perceived imbalances in trade relations with certain Asian partner countries; notes that petitioners raised questions regarding the impact of such trade dynamics on European producers, sectors of strategic importance and consumers within the EU; highlights the need to ensure a fair and rules-based approach to international trade, while taking into account both the economic interests of the EU and the legitimate concerns expressed by European producers and consumers; stresses that EU trade policy should contribute to high labour, environmental and human-rights standards and support quality jobs within the EU; stresses that that policy must not come at the expense of European farmers, industry and SMEs exposed to competition from third countries which do not adhere to comparable standards; highlights practices whereby non-EU products are labelled in a manner liable to mislead consumers as to their European origin and calls for strict enforcement of transparent labelling rules, in order to safeguard fair competition and uphold the interests of EU producers;

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Amendment 216

Elena Nevado del Campo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 24

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
24. Notes that petitions examined in 2025 addressed issues related to international trade relations, including concerns regarding trade arrangements with the United States and the application of tariffs, as well as perceived imbalances in trade relations with certain Asian partner countries; notes that petitioners raised questions regarding the impact of such trade dynamics on European producers, sectors of strategic importance and consumers within the EU; highlights the need to ensure a fair and rules-based approach to international trade, while taking into account both the economic interests of the EU and the legitimate concerns expressed by European producers and consumers; stresses that EU trade policy should contribute to high labour, environmental and human-rights standards and support quality jobs within the EU;24. Notes that petitions examined in 2025 addressed issues related to international trade relations, including concerns regarding trade arrangements with the United States and the application of tariffs, as well as perceived imbalances in trade relations with certain Asian partner countries; notes that petitioners raised questions regarding the impact of such trade dynamics on European producers, sectors of strategic importance and consumers within the EU; highlights the need to ensure a fair and rules-based approach to international trade, while taking into account both the economic interests of the EU and the legitimate concerns expressed by European producers and consumers; stresses that EU trade policy should contribute to high labour, environmental and human-rights standards and support quality jobs within the EU; recalls also the petition concerning the EU-Morocco agricultural agreement, and stresses that EU trade policy must fully respect international law, protect European farmers from unfair competition, guarantee traceability and ensure effective controls;

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Amendment 217

Alvise Pérez

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 24

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
24. Notes that petitions examined in 2025 addressed issues related to international trade relations, including concerns regarding trade arrangements with the United States and the application of tariffs, as well as perceived imbalances in trade relations with certain Asian partner countries; notes that petitioners raised questions regarding the impact of such trade dynamics on European producers, sectors of strategic importance and consumers within the EU; highlights the need to ensure a fair and rules-based approach to international trade, while taking into account both the economic interests of the EU and the legitimate concerns expressed by European producers and consumers; stresses that EU trade policy should contribute to high labour, environmental and human-rights standards and support quality jobs within the EU;24. Notes that petitions examined in 2025 addressed issues related to international trade relations, including concerns regarding trade arrangements with the United States and the application of tariffs, in particular their impact on the agri-food sector, rural producers, the processing industry, exporting SMEs and consumers, as well as perceived imbalances in trade relations with certain Asian partner countries; notes that petitioners raised questions regarding the impact of such trade dynamics on European producers, sectors of strategic importance and consumers within the EU; highlights the need to ensure a fair approach, based on rules, genuine reciprocity, prior impact assessments and safeguard mechanisms for the most vulnerable productive sectors, while taking into account both the economic interests of the EU and the legitimate concerns expressed by European producers and consumers; stresses that EU trade policy should contribute to high labour, environmental and human-rights standards and support quality jobs within the EU;

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Amendment 218

Erik Kaliňák, Monika Beňová, Katarína Roth Neveďalová

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 24

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
24. Notes that petitions examined in 2025 addressed issues related to international trade relations, including concerns regarding trade arrangements with the United States and the application of tariffs, as well as perceived imbalances in trade relations with certain Asian partner countries; notes that petitioners raised questions regarding the impact of such trade dynamics on European producers, sectors of strategic importance and consumers within the EU; highlights the need to ensure a fair and rules-based approach to international trade, while taking into account both the economic interests of the EU and the legitimate concerns expressed by European producers and consumers; stresses that EU trade policy should contribute to high labour, environmental and human-rights standards and support quality jobs within the EU;24. Notes that petitions examined in 2025 addressed issues related to international trade relations, including concerns regarding trade arrangements with the United States and the application of tariffs, as well as perceived imbalances in trade relations with certain Asian partner countries; notes that petitioners raised questions regarding the impact of such trade dynamics on European producers, sectors of strategic importance and consumers within the EU; stresses the need for the EU’s trade policy to take account of the impact of international trade relations on the competitiveness of the European economy, strategic industrial sectors, employment and consumers;

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Amendment 219

Alexandra Mehnert

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 24

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
24. Notes that petitions examined in 2025 addressed issues related to international trade relations, including concerns regarding trade arrangements with the United States and the application of tariffs, as well as perceived imbalances in trade relations with certain Asian partner countries; notes that petitioners raised questions regarding the impact of such trade dynamics on European producers, sectors of strategic importance and consumers within the EU; highlights the need to ensure a fair and rules-based approach to international trade, while taking into account both the economic interests of the EU and the legitimate concerns expressed by European producers and consumers; stresses that EU trade policy should contribute to high labour, environmental and human-rights standards and support quality jobs within the EU;24. Notes that petitions examined in 2025 addressed issues related to international trade relations, including concerns regarding trade arrangements with the United States, Mercosur and the application of tariffs, as well as perceived imbalances in trade relations with certain Asian partner countries; notes that petitioners raised questions regarding the impact of such trade dynamics on European producers, sectors of strategic importance and consumers within the EU; highlights the need to ensure that EU policy remains a fair, open and rules-based approach to international trade, while taking into account both the economic interests of the EU and the legitimate concerns expressed by European producers and consumers and contributes to more resilient and diversified supply chains; stresses that EU trade policy should promote to high labour, environmental and human-rights standards and supporting quality jobs and competitiveness within the EU;

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Amendment 220

Diego Solier

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 24

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
24. Notes that petitions examined in 2025 addressed issues related to international trade relations, including concerns regarding trade arrangements with the United States and the application of tariffs, as well as perceived imbalances in trade relations with certain Asian partner countries; notes that petitioners raised questions regarding the impact of such trade dynamics on European producers, sectors of strategic importance and consumers within the EU; highlights the need to ensure a fair and rules-based approach to international trade, while taking into account both the economic interests of the EU and the legitimate concerns expressed by European producers and consumers; stresses that EU trade policy should contribute to high labour, environmental and human-rights standards and support quality jobs within the EU;24. Notes that petitions examined in 2025 addressed issues related to international trade relations, including concerns regarding trade arrangements with the United States and the application of tariffs, as well as perceived imbalances in trade relations with certain Asian partner countries; notes that petitioners raised questions regarding the impact of such trade dynamics on European producers, sectors of strategic importance and consumers within the EU; highlights the need to ensure a fair and rules-based approach to international trade, while taking into account both the economic interests of the EU and the legitimate concerns expressed by European producers and consumers; stresses that EU trade policy should contribute to safeguard the competitiveness of European producers, support strategic autonomy and ensure a level playing field for European businesses, in particular SMEs, in international markets;

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Amendment 221

Marcin Sypniewski

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 24 a (new)

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
24a. Points to cases of consumers being misled by the implied European origin of products which are actually manufactured outside the EU; stresses that consumers should have access to clear and reliable information, not liable to mislead, on the country of origin of products, particularly in sectors concerning goods for children, footwear and other consumer goods; calls on the Commission to carry out an assessment of existing legislation on the origin-labelling of products and to advance proposals to enhance market transparency, consumer protection and fair competition for producers manufacturing their products in the EU;

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Amendment 222

Juan Carlos Girauta Vidal, Pál Szekeres

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 24 a (new)

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
24a. Stresses that future trade agreements must guarantee full reciprocity and equivalent sanitary, environmental and labour standards for imported products in order to prevent unfair competition against European farmers, fishermen and producers; recalls the serious concerns repeatedly expressed by petitioners regarding the EU-Mercosur Agreement.

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Amendment 223

Erik Kaliňák, Monika Beňová, Katarína Roth Neveďalová

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 26

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
26. Encourages continued cooperation between the Committee on Petitions and the European Ombudsman in areas related to transparency, good administration and the protection of citizens’ rights; underlines the importance of effective follow-up to the Ombudsman’s recommendations by EU institutions and bodies; welcomes the continued regular contributions of the European Ombudsman to the work of the Committee on Petitions throughout the year;26. Encourages continued cooperation between the Committee on Petitions and the European Ombudsman in areas related to transparency, good administration and the protection of citizens’ rights; takes note of the European Ombudsman’s recommendations addressed to the EU institutions and bodies in areas falling within her remit; takes note of the continued regular contributions of the European Ombudsman to the work of the Committee on Petitions throughout the year;

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Amendment 224

Ana Miranda Paz

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 26 a (new)

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
26a. Underlines the paramount importance of taking consistent follow-up decisions by keeping open and conducting further initiatives at Committee level on petitions concerning issues related to unresolved maladministration cases identified by the European Ombudsman in order to help, in the best possible way, the affected citizens and to strengthen the support for the European Ombudsman's role;

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Amendment 225

Juan Carlos Girauta Vidal, Pál Szekeres

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 26 a (new)

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
26a. Stresses the need for full transparency regarding the financing of non-governmental organisations, particularly those involved in environmental lobbying, and calls on the Commission to ensure that Union funds are not used to finance political advocacy or influence legislative processes.

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Amendment 226

Marcin Sypniewski

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 27

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
27. Notes that in 2025 the Committee on Petitions organised four fact-finding visits, to Austria, to Portugal and twice to Spain, concerning issues raised in petitions related to environmental protection, labour rights, migration management, housing and civil protection; stresses the importance of fact-finding visits as a means of gathering first-hand information from petitioners, authorities and stakeholders;27. Notes that in 2025 the Committee on Petitions organised four fact-finding visits: to Austria, to Portugal and twice to Spain, concerning issues raised in petitions related to environmental protection, labour rights, migration management, housing and civil protection; stresses the importance of fact-finding visits as a means of gathering first-hand information from petitioners, authorities and stakeholders; asks that future fact-finding visits by the Committee on Petitions be selected in a manner that better ensures an appropriate geographical balance among Member States, so that the on-the-spot action of the Committee on Petitions offers a fair reflection of the range of cases and problems reported by citizens from across the EU;

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Amendment 227

Valentina Palmisano

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 27

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
27. Notes that in 2025 the Committee on Petitions organised four fact-finding visits, to Austria, to Portugal and twice to Spain, concerning issues raised in petitions related to environmental protection, labour rights, migration management, housing and civil protection; stresses the importance of fact-finding visits as a means of gathering first-hand information from petitioners, authorities and stakeholders;27. 27. Notes that in 2025 the Committee on Petitions organised four fact-finding visits, to Austria, to Portugal and twice to Spain, concerning issues raised in petitions related to environmental protection, labour rights, migration management, housing and civil protection; stresses the importance of fact-finding visits as a means of gathering first-hand information from petitioners, authorities and stakeholders; stresses, furthermore, the need to ensure a balanced geographical distribution of the Committee’s activities and fact-finding visits, reflecting the diversity of concerns and realities across all Member States and avoiding excessive concentration on specific regions;

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Amendment 228

Alvise Pérez

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 27

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
27. Notes that in 2025 the Committee on Petitions organised four fact-finding visits, to Austria, to Portugal and twice to Spain, concerning issues raised in petitions related to environmental protection, labour rights, migration management, housing and civil protection; stresses the importance of fact-finding visits as a means of gathering first-hand information from petitioners, authorities and stakeholders;27. Notes that in 2025 the Committee on Petitions organised four fact-finding visits, to Austria, to Portugal and twice to Spain, concerning issues raised in petitions related to environmental protection, labour rights, migration management, housing and civil protection; stresses the importance of fact-finding visits as a means of gathering first-hand information from petitioners, authorities and stakeholders; stresses that, as Spain was the Member State most affected by petitions in 2025 and Portugal recorded a significant increase, visits to those states should ensure pluralistic, transparent and balanced scrutiny, without politically motivated exclusions;

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Amendment 229

Diego Solier

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 27

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
27. Notes that in 2025 the Committee on Petitions organised four fact-finding visits, to Austria, to Portugal and twice to Spain, concerning issues raised in petitions related to environmental protection, labour rights, migration management, housing and civil protection; stresses the importance of fact-finding visits as a means of gathering first-hand information from petitioners, authorities and stakeholders;27. Notes that in 2025 the Committee on Petitions organised four fact-finding visits, to Austria, to Portugal and twice to Spain, concerning issues raised in petitions related to environmental protection, labour rights, irregular migration and border security, housing and civil protection; stresses the importance of fact-finding visits as a means of gathering first-hand information from petitioners, authorities and stakeholders; notes that the fact-finding visit to the Canary Islands highlighted the challenges posed by irregular migration arrivals, including the role of smuggling networks and the pressure on reception facilities and local communities;

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Amendment 230

Alexandra Mehnert

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 27

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
27. Notes that in 2025 the Committee on Petitions organised four fact-finding visits, to Austria, to Portugal and twice to Spain, concerning issues raised in petitions related to environmental protection, labour rights, migration management, housing and civil protection; stresses the importance of fact-finding visits as a means of gathering first-hand information from petitioners, authorities and stakeholders;27. Notes that in 2025 the Committee on Petitions organised four fact-finding visits, to Austria, to Portugal and twice to Spain, concerning issues raised in petitions related to environmental protection, agriculture, labour rights, the migration crisis with regard to irregular migration, housing and civil protection; stresses the importance of fact-finding visits as a means of gathering first-hand information from petitioners, authorities and stakeholders;

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Amendment 231

Elena Nevado del Campo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 27 a (new)

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
27a. Recalls the fact-finding visit of the Committee on Petitions to the Canary Islands, which took place from 15 to 17 September 2025 with the aim of assessing the challenges faced on the ground by the Canary Islands as a result of the arrivals of illegal migrants; including trafficking in human beings and smuggling, and promoting closer cooperation with third countries in all spheres – both countries of origin and transit countries; welcomes the meetings held with affected citizens, policymakers, police forces and members of the judiciary to gather as much information as possible where they finally gained a first-hand insight into the different challenges posed by the migratory pressure affecting the region, as well as the situation of migrants, in particular unaccompanied foreign minors, in the Canary Islands; stresses, in this context, the need for a strong and fair European response based on effective solidarity and fair sharing of responsibilities, the provision of sufficient human and material resources to improve temporary reception capacities, systematic identity verification, security and age checks, the protection of vulnerable people and the effective return of those who do not have the right to stay in the EU; highlights recommendation 7 of the report of the mission to the Canary Islands recalling that the Pact on Migration and Asylum is binding on all Member States in its entirety; further highlights recommendation number 13 of the report of the mission to the Canary Islands in which it expresses concern about the wide-ranging national measures on migration adopted without parliamentary debate and consensus which, when not properly coordinated at EU level, may weaken mutual trust between Member States, affect the proper functioning of the Schengen area and exacerbate the pressure on already overstretched public services;

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Amendment 232

Alvise Pérez

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 27 a (new)

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
27a. Insists that fact-finding visits should serve to give a voice to petitioners and clarify matters of public interest, especially when they concern disasters, failures of civil protection, migration management, fundamental rights, corruption or alleged maladministration; considers that the exclusion of democratically elected Members for purely political reasons can damage the Committee’s credibility and citizens’ trust in the petitions process;

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Amendment 233

Elena Nevado del Campo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 27 b (new)

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
27b. Recalls the fact-finding visit of the Committee on Petitions to Barbate and Algeciras, which took place from 26 to 28 May 2025 with the aim of assessing the challenges posed by criminal activity, especially with regard to the increase in violence against police officers, the fight against drug trafficking and its overall impact on public security and the local economy; the visit allowed the members of the mission to learn first-hand about the dangers faced by the police and other authorities in the fight against organised crime, the causes of such crime, as well as providing essential support to the relatives of deceased police officers; recalls that the petition under consideration called for the recognition of police work as a risky profession in the EU and for the inclusion of attacks against police officers among serious forms of crime with a cross-border dimension, in accordance with Article 83 TFEU;

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Amendment 234

Alvise Pérez

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 27 b (new)

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
27b. Calls for any decision refusing the participation of a Member in a fact-finding visit, especially when he or she is an elected Member in the Member State to be visited, to be justified in writing, stating the applicable legal basis, explaining how the political balance has been respected and providing for a clear review mechanism;

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Amendment 235

Alvise Pérez

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 27 c (new)

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
22c. Considers that the principle of political balance should not be interpreted exclusively as a balance between political groups, but also as a guarantee of genuine democratic pluralism, including non-attached Members, when they represent citizens directly affected by the petitions under consideration or by the related fact-finding visit;

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Amendment 236

Erik Kaliňák, Monika Beňová, Katarína Roth Neveďalová

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 28

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
28. Recalls the committee’s work in relation to education, digital environments and the protection of minors online; recalls the joint hearing of the Committee on Petitions and the Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection of 4 November 2025 on protecting children and adolescents in digital environments, which examined issues related to online safety, the responsibilities of digital platforms, age assurance and verification mechanisms, the exposure of minors to harmful or inappropriate content, and the effective implementation and enforcement of relevant EU legislation, including as regards platform accountability and risk mitigation measures; underlines that the exchange of views with stakeholders, competent authorities and experts highlighted the need for a coherent and child-centred approach to digital regulation, ensuring both a high level of protection for minors and the preservation of safe and trusted digital spaces for education and social interaction;28. Recalls the committee’s work in relation to education, digital environments and the protection of minors online; recalls the joint hearing of the Committee on Petitions and the Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection of 4 November 2025 on protecting children and adolescents in digital environments, which examined issues related to online safety, the responsibilities of digital platforms, age assurance and verification mechanisms, the exposure of minors to harmful or inappropriate content, and the implementation of relevant EU legislation; notes that the exchange of views with stakeholders, competent authorities and experts focused on issues relating to the protection of minors in the digital environment and on measures designed to reduce the risks to which young users are exposed;

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Amendment 237

Juan Carlos Girauta Vidal, Pál Szekeres

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 29

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
29. Stresses that the ECIs represent an important instrument for active citizenship and public participation; welcomes the committee’s continued work in the framework of the ECIs, including the hearings organised in 2025 on the initiatives ‘Cohesion policy for the equality of the regions and sustainability of the regional cultures’ and ‘My Voice, My Choice: For Safe and Accessible Abortion’; recalls the role of the Committee on Petitions in facilitating dialogue between ECI organisers, Parliament and the Commission;deleted

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Amendment 238

Marcin Sypniewski

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 29

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
29. Stresses that the ECIs represent an important instrument for active citizenship and public participation; welcomes the committee’s continued work in the framework of the ECIs, including the hearings organised in 2025 on the initiatives ‘Cohesion policy for the equality of the regions and sustainability of the regional cultures’ and ‘My Voice, My Choice: For Safe and Accessible Abortion’; recalls the role of the Committee on Petitions in facilitating dialogue between ECI organisers, Parliament and the Commission;29. Stresses that the ECIs represent an important instrument for active citizenship and public participation; welcomes the committee’s continued work in the framework of the ECIs, including the hearings organised in 2025 on the European initiatives; stresses that decisions on the registration, admissibility and further handling of ECIs must be based on clear and uniformly applied legal criteria and must neither be arbitrary nor lead to the cherry-picking of initiatives pursuing objectives covered by the Treaties; calls on the Commission to fully respect the spirit and the letter of EIC legislation, including provisions on transparent and detailed grounds for decisions for organisers and public opinion; recalls the role of the Committee on Petitions in facilitating dialogue between ECI organisers, Parliament and the Commission;

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Amendment 239

Diego Solier

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 29

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
29. Stresses that the ECIs represent an important instrument for active citizenship and public participation; welcomes the committee’s continued work in the framework of the ECIs, including the hearings organised in 2025 on the initiatives ‘Cohesion policy for the equality of the regions and sustainability of the regional cultures’ and ‘My Voice, My Choice: For Safe and Accessible Abortion’; recalls the role of the Committee on Petitions in facilitating dialogue between ECI organisers, Parliament and the Commission;29. Stresses that the ECIs represent an important instrument for active citizenship and public participation; welcomes the committee’s continued work in the framework of the ECIs, including the hearings organised in 2025 on the initiative ‘Cohesion policy for the equality of the regions and sustainability of the regional cultures’; notes that the committee was also associated with the hearing on the initiative ‘My Voice, My Choice: For Safe and Accessible Abortion’ organised by the FEMM committee; recalls that health policy, including sexual and reproductive health, falls primarily within the competence of the Member States; recalls the role of the Committee on Petitions in facilitating dialogue between ECI organisers, Parliament and the Commission;

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Amendment 240

Elena Nevado del Campo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 29

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
29. Stresses that the ECIs represent an important instrument for active citizenship and public participation; welcomes the committee’s continued work in the framework of the ECIs, including the hearings organised in 2025 on the initiatives ‘Cohesion policy for the equality of the regions and sustainability of the regional cultures’ and ‘My Voice, My Choice: For Safe and Accessible Abortion’; recalls the role of the Committee on Petitions in facilitating dialogue between ECI organisers, Parliament and the Commission;29. Stresses that the ECIs represent an important instrument for active citizenship and public participation; welcomes the committee’s continued work in the framework of the ECIs; recalls the role of the Committee on Petitions in facilitating dialogue between ECI organisers, Parliament and the Commission;

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Amendment 241

Erik Kaliňák, Monika Beňová, Katarína Roth Neveďalová

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 29

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
29. Stresses that the ECIs represent an important instrument for active citizenship and public participation; welcomes the committee’s continued work in the framework of the ECIs, including the hearings organised in 2025 on the initiatives ‘Cohesion policy for the equality of the regions and sustainability of the regional cultures’ and ‘My Voice, My Choice: For Safe and Accessible Abortion’; recalls the role of the Committee on Petitions in facilitating dialogue between ECI organisers, Parliament and the Commission;29. Stresses that the ECIs represent an instrument for civic participation and public involvement; acknowledges the continued work in the framework of the ECIs, including the hearings organised in 2025 on the initiatives that fulfilled the conditions laid down by European Union legislation; recalls the role of the Committee on Petitions in facilitating dialogue between ECI organisers, Parliament and the Commission;

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Amendment 242

Michał Kobosko, Jana Toom

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 29 a (new)

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
29a. Stresses the Committee on Petitions' unique role as the European Parliament's direct channel for citizens' concerns and expectations; underlines that, in the context of the forthcoming Citizens' Omnibus initiative, the Committee on Petitions should be fully associated with both the preparation and implementation of the initiative; therefoer ensuring that citizens' experiences, as expressed through petitions, are systematically taken into account when identifying unnecessary administrative burdens and implementation challenges

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Amendment 243

Alexandra Mehnert

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 30

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
30. Notes that, as a follow-up action to a petition submitted to the Committee on Petitions highlighting the need to better recognise and support small retailers within the internal market, the Commission developed and launched the European Capitals of Small Retail initiative; recalls that on 3 July 2025 Commission representatives participated in the official launch of the initiative, marking an important step in its implementation and visibility at EU level; notes that the initiative aims to promote the role of small retail businesses in urban and local economies, foster the exchange of good practice between cities, and strengthen the resilience and competitiveness of the sector; considers this development to be an example of how the petitions process can contribute to identifying concrete policy needs and translating citizens’ concerns into follow-up actions at EU level, thereby reinforcing the added value of the Committee on Petitions within the institutional framework;30. Recalls that the initiative for a European Capital of Small Retail originated from a petition submitted to the Committee on Petitions, which received the Committee’s unanimous support and contributed to the adoption of the European Parliament resolution of January 2023 calling for the establishment of such an initiative; notes that, following Parliament’s support, the Committee on Budgets secured the inclusion of a Preparatory Action in the 2024 Union budget with an allocation of EUR 3 million, enabling the European Commission to develop and implement the initiative; welcomes the official launch of the European Capitals of Small Retail initiative and recalls that, on 3 July 2025, Commission representatives participated in its official launch, marking an important milestone in its implementation at Union level; notes that the first call for applications for the 2026 award was launched in 2025; underlines that this initiative illustrates the concrete impact of the right to petition, demonstrating how citizens’ petitions can shape the Union’s policy agenda, lead to concrete parliamentary, budgetary and policy follow-up, and contribute to the development of Union initiatives, thereby reinforcing the added value of the Committee on Petitions within the Union’s institutional framework.

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Amendment 244

Alvise Pérez

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 30

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
30. Notes that, as a follow-up action to a petition submitted to the Committee on Petitions highlighting the need to better recognise and support small retailers within the internal market, the Commission developed and launched the European Capitals of Small Retail initiative; recalls that on 3 July 2025 Commission representatives participated in the official launch of the initiative, marking an important step in its implementation and visibility at EU level; notes that the initiative aims to promote the role of small retail businesses in urban and local economies, foster the exchange of good practice between cities, and strengthen the resilience and competitiveness of the sector; considers this development to be an example of how the petitions process can contribute to identifying concrete policy needs and translating citizens’ concerns into follow-up actions at EU level, thereby reinforcing the added value of the Committee on Petitions within the institutional framework;30. Notes that, as a follow-up action to a petition submitted to the Committee on Petitions highlighting the need to better recognise and support small retailers within the internal market, the Commission developed and launched the European Capitals of Small Retail initiative; recalls that on 3 July 2025 Commission representatives participated in the official launch of the initiative, marking an important step in its implementation and visibility at EU level; notes that the initiative aims to promote the role of small retail businesses in urban and local economies, foster the exchange of good practice between cities, and strengthen the resilience and competitiveness of the sector; considers this development to be an example of how the petitions process can contribute to identifying concrete policy needs and translating citizens’ concerns into follow-up actions at EU level, thereby reinforcing the added value of the Committee on Petitions within the institutional framework; stresses that the petitions process should also be used to identify administrative barriers, regulatory burdens and public decisions that harm small businesses, the self-employed and SMEs, especially when such burdens result from a disproportionate or unclear application of EU law;

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Amendment 245

Michał Kobosko, Jana Toom

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 30

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
30. Notes that, as a follow-up action to a petition submitted to the Committee on Petitions highlighting the need to better recognise and support small retailers within the internal market, the Commission developed and launched the European Capitals of Small Retail initiative; recalls that on 3 July 2025 Commission representatives participated in the official launch of the initiative, marking an important step in its implementation and visibility at EU level; notes that the initiative aims to promote the role of small retail businesses in urban and local economies, foster the exchange of good practice between cities, and strengthen the resilience and competitiveness of the sector; considers this development to be an example of how the petitions process can contribute to identifying concrete policy needs and translating citizens’ concerns into follow-up actions at EU level, thereby reinforcing the added value of the Committee on Petitions within the institutional framework;30. Notes that, as a follow-up action to a petition submitted to the Committee on Petitions highlighting the need to better recognise and support small retailers within the internal market, the Commission developed and launched the European Capitals of Small Retail initiative; recalls that on 3 July 2025 Commission representatives participated in the official launch of the initiative, marking an important step in its implementation and visibility at EU level; notes that the initiative aims to promote the role of small retail businesses in urban and local economies, foster the exchange of good practice between cities, and strengthen the resilience and competitiveness of the sector; considers this development to be an example of how the petitions process can contribute to identifying concrete policy needs and translating citizens’ concerns into follow-up actions at EU level, thereby reinforcing the added value of the Committee on Petitions within the institutional framework; Calls for recurring petitions concerning similar implementation problems in several Member States to be grouped more systematically for debate in order to facilitate comparative analysis and identify possible Union-wide implementation challenges.

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Amendment 246

Erik Kaliňák, Monika Beňová, Katarína Roth Neveďalová

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 30

Motion for a resolutionAmendment
30. Notes that, as a follow-up action to a petition submitted to the Committee on Petitions highlighting the need to better recognise and support small retailers within the internal market, the Commission developed and launched the European Capitals of Small Retail initiative; recalls that on 3 July 2025 Commission representatives participated in the official launch of the initiative, marking an important step in its implementation and visibility at EU level; notes that the initiative aims to promote the role of small retail businesses in urban and local economies, foster the exchange of good practice between cities, and strengthen the resilience and competitiveness of the sector; considers this development to be an example of how the petitions process can contribute to identifying concrete policy needs and translating citizens’ concerns into follow-up actions at EU level, thereby reinforcing the added value of the Committee on Petitions within the institutional framework;30. Notes that, as a follow-up action to a petition submitted to the Committee on Petitions highlighting the need to better recognise and support small retailers within the internal market, the Commission developed and launched the European Capitals of Small Retail initiative; recalls that on 3 July 2025 Commission representatives participated in the official launch of the initiative; notes that the initiative aims to promote the role of small retail businesses in urban and local economies, foster the exchange of experience between cities, and strengthen the competitiveness of the sector; notes that the initiative in question arose in response to the issues raised in a petition examined by the Committee on Petitions;

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