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4 Amendments of Mara BIZZOTTO related to 2021/2019(INI)

Amendment 6 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
D. whereas the high number of petitions submitted in 2020 reveals that, in times of crisis, citizens rely significantly on the EUon their elected representatives at EU level by directly addressing their concerns and complaints to their elected representatives at EU levelm;
2021/09/10
Committee: PETI
Amendment 38 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Points out that petitions constitute a unique opportunity for Parliament and the other EU institutions to directly connect with EUthe citizens of the EU Member States 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 contributes to strengthening the democratic legitimacy and accountability of the Union; calls, therefore, for the more active participation of Member States’ representatives in committee meetings and for swifter responses to the requests for clarification or information sent by the Committee on Petitions to the national authorities;
2021/09/10
Committee: PETI
Amendment 44 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Recalls that petitions contribute considerably to the Commission’s role as guardian of the Treaties; stresses that reinforced cooperation between the Committee on Petitions and the Commission and timely, clear answers from the Commission are essential to ensure the successful treatment of petitions; reiterates its call on the Commission for regular updates on developments in infringement proceedings and for access to relevant Commission documents on infringements and EU pilot procedures which have been closed;
2021/09/10
Committee: PETI
Amendment 68 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Is seriously concerned about the public health and socio-economic damages caused by the COVID-19 pandemic; welcomes the excellent work done by the Committee on Petitions which, byin voicing citizens’ concerns over the public health and socio- economic crises related to the COVID-19 pandemic, contributed to ensuring Parliament’s responsiveness to citizens’ needs and expectations as regards the Union’s capacity to address such a global challenge; draws attention, in this regard, to the important follow-up actions taken by the Committee on Petitions to respond to the issues raised in COVID-19-related petitions, which lead to the adoption in plenary of the resolutions on the Schengen system and measures taken during the COVID-19 crisis9, on the rights of persons with intellectual disabilities and their families in the COVID-19 crisis10 and on tackling homelessness rates in the EU11; _________________ 9 Texts adopted, P9_TA(2020)0315. 10 Texts adopted, P9_TA(2020)0183. 11 Texts adopted, P9_TA(2020)0314.
2021/09/10
Committee: PETI