Activities of Diana WALLIS related to 2009/2139(INI)
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Amendments (3)
Amendment 3 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas, in many instances, citizens petition Parliament about decisions taken by the competent administrative or judicial authorities within Member States; in this sense citizens need mechanisms through which they can call national authorities to account for their part in both the European legislative process and in the legislative enforcement process,
Amendment 32 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Encourages Member States to be prepared to play a more transparent and proactive part in responding to petitions related to the implementation and enforcement of European law.
Amendment 33 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 b (new)
Paragraph 23 b (new)
23b. Considers that, in light of the Lisbon Treaty', the Petitions Committee of this Parliament should forge closer working links with similar committees in Member States' national and regional parliaments in order to promote mutual understanding of petitions on European issues and to ensure the swiftest response to citizens at the most appropriate level.