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Report on the 2014 Activities of the Committee on Petitions

Summary

An annual report analyzing the 2014 activities of the European Parliament's Committee on Petitions, focusing on citizen engagement and institutional efficiency.
10 21.01.2016
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civil law
environment
human rights
social policy
administrative reform
public administration
participatory democracy
public finance and budget policy

Key points

  • The right to petition is a fundamental tool for European citizens to monitor the application of EU law and participate in democracy.
  • In 2014, a total of 2,714 petitions were received, showing a slight decrease from the previous year.
  • A high percentage of petitions (39.4%) are declared inadmissible because citizens often confuse EU and national responsibilities.
  • Major areas of concern for petitioners include justice, environmental protection, the internal market, and fundamental rights.
Documents (PDFs)
REPORT on the activities of the Committee on Petitions 2014 Activities of the Committee on Petitions 2014
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