European Parliament · 9 March 2022

Engaging with citizens: the right to petition and refer to the European Ombudsman, the European Citizens’ Initiative

Adopted

417 in favour · 40 against · 237 abstained. 694 members voted.

What it asks for, in the Parliament's words

• Calls on the EU institutions to address the challenges faced by vulnerable groups of people who are underrepresented and unable to have their issues addressed, and to involve them in decision-making
• Recalls that only a few successful ECIs have received adequate follow-up by the Commission
• Stresses the need for permanent participatory mechanisms that enable citizens to participate in EU decision-making

Quoted from A9-0018/2022, which says more than these lines. Each is a whole paragraph; this site does not rewrite them.

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• Roll-call results, 9 March 2022
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