Regulating nature restoration in the EU – answering citizens’ concerns
Citizens are calling on the European Union to adopt a law on nature restoration. Many citizens have written to the President of the European Parliament on this subject since May 2023, asking her to...
View ArticleCyber resilience act – answering citizens’ concerns
Citizens often send messages to the President of the European Parliament expressing their views and/or requesting action. The Citizens’ Enquiries Unit (AskEP) within the European Parliamentary...
View ArticleThe European citizens’ initiative
Citizens often turn to the European Parliament to ask about the rules on submitting a European citizens’ initiative. The European citizens’ initiative gives citizens an opportunity to take an active...
View ArticleEnergy prices
Citizens often turn to the European Parliament to ask about what the European Union is doing to help ensure access to affordable energy. The responsibility for energy policy is shared between the...
View ArticleWhat is the EU doing to ensure freedom of the media?
Citizens often turn to the European Parliament to ask what the European Union is doing to ensure freedom of the media. Media freedom and pluralism are among the core values of the European Union, and...
View ArticleReform of European Union law on driving licences – answering citizens’ concerns
Citizens have expressed concern regarding the proposal to revise EU rules on driving licences. Many citizens have written to the European Parliament on this subject since September 2023, contesting...
View ArticleIntegrity, independence and accountability at the European Parliament –...
Citizens are calling on the European Parliament to strengthen its transparency rules. Many citizens have written to the President of the European Parliament on this subject in September 2023. The...
View ArticleAppointment of Wopke Hoekstra as new climate commissioner – answering...
Citizens have called on the European Parliament not to appoint Wopke Hoekstra, a former Dutch Deputy Prime Minister, as new Commissioner for climate action. Many citizens have written to the President...
View ArticleDeath penalty – answering citizens’ concerns
Citizens have called on the European Parliament to take a stance against the death penalty. Many citizens have written to the President of the European Parliament on this subject since September 2023,...
View ArticleWhat is the EU doing to protect human rights?
Citizens often turn to the European Parliament to ask what the European Union is doing to protect human rights. Each year, the European Parliament awards the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, to...
View ArticleEuropean elections: how to stand as a candidate
European legislation sets out common rules on who can stand as a candidate in European elections. In addition, national legislation defines more detailed rules, which may differ from country to...
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Ask the European Parliament 2023 – You asked, we answered!
In 2023, people from across the European Union (EU) and elsewhere in the world turned to the European Parliament and its President, Roberta Metsola to request information, call for action to be taken,...
View ArticlePlanned EU-wide recognition of parenthood – Answering citizens’ concerns
Citizens have expressed concerns about a legislative proposal regulating the recognition of parenthood across European Union countries. Many citizens have written to the European Parliament on this...
View ArticleRail passenger rights: How does the European Union protect your rights when...
The European Parliament regularly receives enquiries from citizens about rail passenger rights in Europe. The European Union (EU) protects the rights of people travelling by train, including setting...
View ArticleEurope’s 2040 Climate target – answering citizens’ concerns
Citizens are calling on the European Union to set a strict EU 2040 climate target to keep the global temperature rise below 1.5°C. Many citizens have written to the President of the European...
View ArticleEU political and economic agreements with Chile and Kenya – answering...
Citizens are calling on the European Parliament to vote against EU political and economic agreements with Chile and Kenya, with many people writing to the President of the European Parliament on this...
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