3 Amendments of Julia PITERA related to 2014/2257(INI)
Amendment 23 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Points out that before action is taken to improve the ECI, there needs to be evidence that shows the real situation, including the numbers of complaints lodged with the Court of Justice; points out that such changes should not be based solely on the personal assessments of individuals or groups of stakeholders;
Amendment 52 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Points out that there is a Commission and Parliament representation in each Member State; points out, furthermore, that the possibility of setting up, in every Member State, an office to deal with citizens’ initiatives would generate additional bureaucratic costs;
Amendment 56 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Points out that the idea of promoting the ECI should not rely on excessive involvement in organising and funding citizens’ initiatives, as this deprives them of their quality of citizenship and makes the European Parliament jointly responsible for the intentions of those behind the initiatives;