| 25 |
2011/2302(REG) EP Rules of Procedure: implementing the European Citizens’ Initiative
2012/03/28
AFCO
25 amendments...
Proposal for a decision
Paragraph 3 3. Asks the Vice-President of Parliament responsible for matters relating to citizens’ initiatives, the Chair of the Conference of Committee Chairs and the rapporteur for the above report, together with representatives of the other political groups appointed by the Conference of Presidents, to come to an agreement with the Commission in respect of arrangements for implementing Regulation (EU) No 211/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 2011 on the citizens’ initiative as regards cooperation between the two institutions in organising and conducting public hearings and in reimbursing the costs arising from such hearings; calls for these arrangements to be laid down in an interinstitutional agreement to be incorporated into the Framework Agreement on relations between the European Parliament and the Commission when it is next revised; is willing to bear the costs of providing meeting rooms and interpretation for the public hearings if the Commission will reimburse the travel and subsistence expenses incurred by participants;deleted
Proposal for a decision
Paragraph 3 3. Asks the Vice-President of Parliament responsible for matters relating to citizens’ initiatives, the Chair of the Conference of Committee ChairConference of Presidents to task the working group responsible for negotiations on interinstitutional issues and the rapporteur for the above report, together with representatives of the other political groups appointed by the Conference of Presidents, to come to an agreement with the Commission in respect of arrangements for implementing Regulation (EU) No 211/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 2011 on the citizens’ initiative as regards cooperation between the two institutions in organising and conducting public hearings and inas reimbursing thegards a distribution of costs arising from such hearings; calls for these arrangements to be laid down in an interinstitutional agreement to be incorporated into the Framework Agreement on relations between the European Parliament and the Commission when it is next revised; is willing to bear the costs of providing meeting rooms and interpretation for the public hearings if the Commission will reimburse the travel and subsistence expenses incurred by participants;
Proposal for a decision
Paragraph 3 3. Asks the Vice-President of Parliament responsible for matters relating to citizens’ initiatives, the Chair of the Conference of Committee Chairs and the rapporteur for the above report, together with representatives of the other political groups appointed by the Conference of Presidents, to come to an agreement with the Commission in respect of arrangements for implementing Regulation (EU) No 211/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 2011 on the citizens’ initiative as regards cooperation between the two institutions in organising and conducting public hearings and in reimbursing the costs arising from such hearings; calls for these arrangements to be laid down in an interinstitutional agreement to be incorporated into the Framework Agreement on relations between the European Parliament and the Commission when it is next revised; is willing to bear the costs of providing meeting rooms and interpretation for the public hearings if the Commission will reimburse theall travel and subsistence expenses incurred by participants;
Proposal for a decision
Paragraph 3 3. Asks the Vice-President of Parliament responsible for matters relating to citizens’ initiatives, the Chair of the Conference of Committee Chairs and the rapporteur for the above report, together with representatives of the other political groups appointed by the Conference of Presidents, to come to an agreement with the Commission in respect of arrangements for implementing Regulation (EU) No 211/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 2011 on theInvites the Commission to agree on the need to be represented at an appropriate political level at every hearing following a successful European citizens’ initiative, as regards cooperation between the two institutions in organising and conducting public hearings and in reimbursing the costs arising from such hearings; calls for these arrangements to be laid down nd invites the Conference of Presidents to appoint an interinstitutional agreement to be incorporated into the Framework Agreement on relations between the European Parlia group of Members having the task of securing such an agreement andwith the Commission when it is next revised; is willing to bear the costs of providing meeting rooms and interpretation for the publicbefore the first hearings if the Commission will reimburse the travel and subsistence expenses incurred by participantss organised;
Proposal for a decision
Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Proposes that the Committee on Petitions be given the responsibility for the organisation of the public hearings on successful European citizens’ initiatives, under the authority of the Vice-President responsible and in conjunction with the relevant legislative committee responsible for the subject-matter as designated by the Conference of Committee Chairs in line with the proposed changes to the Rules of Procedure;
Proposal for a decision
Paragraph 4 4. Calls on its Bureau and Secretary- General to take the necessary steps to assist the Vice-President responsible for matters relating to citizens’ initiatives with a view to enabling him to carry out the responsibilities conferred upon him by this amendment of the Rules, in particular those relating to the operation of a single administrative point of entry;deleted
Proposal for a decision
Paragraph 5 5. Takes the view that MEPs should be encouraged to attend hearings on citizens’ initiatives;deleted
211/2011 and informed Parliament, the initiative shall be referred by the President to the committee responsible for the organisation of pRule 42a Public hearings on thea citizens’ initiative. 2. The initiative shall be included on the agenda for the next meeting of the Conference of Committee Chairs, which shall be informed accordingly. The Chair of the Conference of Committee Chairs shall, after consulting the Conference, designate additional standing committees whose members may participate in the public hearing. Rule 23(9) shall not apply to such hearings. 3. The committee responsible shall establish contact with the Commission and, where appropriate, with other institutions and bodies of the Union, and shall verify whether the condition laid down in point (b) of Article 10(1) of Regulation (EU) No 211/2011 has been met. 4. The committee responsible shall, within three months of the date of submission of the initiative to the Commission in accordance with Article 9 of Regulation (EU) No 211/2011, organise a public hearing at the European Parliament, if appropriate together with such other institutions and bodies of the Union as may wish to participate. The committee responsible shall ensure that the Commission is represented at an appropriate level. 5. The committee responsible shall invite the organisers of the citizens’ initiative, or a representative delegation thereof, to present the initiative at a public hearing. 1. Where a citizens’ initiative has obtained more than one million signatures from a minimum of seven Member States and the Commission has published it in the register in accordance with point (a) of Article 10(1) of Regulation (EU) No
Rule 197 a (new) – paragraphs 1 to 7 (new)
(b) shall establish, after consulting the Conference of Committee Chairs, which committee possesses the competences most relevant to the subject-matter of the citizens’ initiative and should therefore be responsible for organising the public hearing; (c) may, at the request of the chair of the committee responsible for matters relating to petitions, authorise members of the Bureau, coordinators of that committee and its members serving as rapporteurs on issues most relevant to the subject- matter of the citizens’ initiative, to take part in organising the public hearing; (d) shall ensure that the Commission is properly involved in organising the public hearing and that it is represented at an appropriate level at the hearing; and (e) shall, in agreement with the chair of the committee responsible, determine an appropriate date for the public hearing within three months of the submission of the initiative to the Commission in accordance with Article 9 of Regulation (EU) No 211/2011. 4. Rule 23(9) shall not apply to such public hearings. 5. If the conditions laid down in Rule 50 or Rule 51 are met, those provisions shall apply mutatis mutandis. In that case, the Conference of Committee Chairs may invite the Vice-President of Parliament responsible for matters relating to citizens’ initiatives to chair the public hearing. 6. The committee responsible shall organise the public hearing at Parliament, if appropriate together with such other Union institutions and bodies as may wish to participate. The committee responsible shall invite the organisers of the citizens’ initiative, or a representative delegation thereof, toRule 197a Public hearings on citizens’ initiatives 1. The Vice-President of Parliament responsible for citizens’ initiatives shall, on behalf of the President, liaise with citizens, representative associations and civil society on matters relating to citizens’ initiatives. 2. The Conference of Committee Chairs shall coordinate the public hearings referred to in Article 11 of Regulation (EU) No 211/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 2011 on the citizens’ initiative1. It shall liaise with the Commission and, where necessary, with other Union institutions and bodies to ensure that public hearings are organised and conducted under appropriate and uniform conditions. When the Conference of Committee Chairs considers a matter relating to public hearings, it shall invite the Vice- President of Parliament responsible for matters relating to citizens’ initiatives to take part in its proceedings in an advisory capacity. 3. When the Commission has published a citizens’ initiative in the relevant register pursuant to point (a) of Article 10(1) of Regulation (EU) No 211/2011, the Chair of the Conference of Committee Chairs: (a) shall ascertain whether the Commission has received the organisers at an appropriate level in accordance with point (b) of Article 10(1) of Regulation (EU) No 211/2011; present the initiative at the hearing. Any Member wishing to attend the public hearing may do so. The Vice-President of Parliament responsible for matters relating to citizens’ initiatives may deliver an address at the start of the public hearing. 7. Subject to prior authorisation from the Vice-President of Parliament responsible for matters relating to citizens’ initiatives, the travel and subsistence expenses incurred by representatives as a result of their attendance at public hearings to which they have been invited may be reimbursed subject to the rules adopted by the Bureau and in accordance with the arrangements agreed with the Commission. ___________________ 1 OJ L 65, 11.3.2011, p. 1.
Rule 197 a (new) – paragraph 1 to 7 (new)
Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 2011 on the citizens’ initiative1. It shall liaise with the Commission and, where necessary, with other Union institutions and bodies to ensure that public hearings are organised and conducted under appropriate conditions. When the Conference of Committee Chairs considers a matter relating to public hearings, it shall invite the Vice- President of Parliament responsible for matters relating to citizens’ initiatives to take part in its proceedings in an advisory capacity. 3. When the Commission has published a citizens’ initiative in the relevant register pursuant to point (a) of Article 10(1) of Regulation (EU) No 211/2011, the Chair of the Conference of Committee Chairs: (a) shall ascertain whether the Commission has received the organisers at an appropriate level in accordance with point (b) of Article 10(1) of the Regulation; (b) shall establish, after consulting the Conference of Committee Chairs, which committee is to be responsible for follow- up of the initiative, including the organisation of the public hearing; (c) may, at the request of the Chair of the committee responsible for the follow-up of the initiative and of the Chair of the Committee on Petitions, authorise members of those committees to take part in organising the public hearing; (d) shall ensure that the Commission is properly involved in organising the public hearing and that it is represented at an appropriate level at the hearing; and (e) shall, in agreement with the chair of the committee responsible, determine an appropriate date for the public hearing within three months of the submission of the initiative to the Commission in accordance with Article 9 of Regulation (EU) No 211/2011. 4. Rule 23(9) shall not apply to such public hearings. 5. If the conditions laid down in Rule 50 or Rule 51 are met, those provisions shall apply mutatis mutandis. In that case, the Conference of Committee Chairs may invite the Vice-President of Parliament responsible for matters relating to citizens’ initiatives to chair the public hearing. 6. The committee responsible, together with the Committee on Petitions where requested, shall organise the public hearing at Parliament, if appropriate together with such other Union institutions and bodies and representatives of civil society as may wish to participate. The committee responsible shall invite the organisers of the citizens’ initiative to present the initiative at the hearing. Any Member wishing to attend the public hearing may do so. Steps shall be taken to ensure that members of the public are physically able to participate in the hearing, subject to health and safety regulations. In order to facilitate public participation, the hearing shall be streamed live on the internet, accompanied by interactive use of new technologies and social networking media, in order to facilitate the widest possible involvement of members of the public. The Vice-President of Parliament responsible for matters relating to citizens’ initiatives may deliver an address at the start of the public hearing. 7. Subject to prior authorisation from the Vice-President of Parliament responsible for matters relating to citizens’ initiatives, the travel and subsistence expensesRule 197a Public hearings on citizens’ initiatives 1. The Vice-President of Parliament responsible for citizens’ initiatives shall, on behalf of the President, liaise with citizens, representative associations and civil society on matters relating to citizens’ initiatives. 2. The Conference of Committee Chairs shall coordinate the public hearings referred to in Article 11 of Regulation (EU) No 211/2011 of the European incurred by organisers as a result of their attendance at public hearings to which they have been invited shall be reimbursed subject to the rules adopted by the Bureau and in accordance with the arrangements agreed with the Commission. ________________ 1 OJ L 65, 11.3.2011, p. 1.
Rule 197 a (new) – paragraphs 1 to 7 (new)
matters relating to citizens’ initiatives to take part in its proceedings in an advisory capacity. 3. When the Commission has published a citizens’ initiative in the relevant register pursuant to Article 10(1)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 211/2011, the Chair of the Conference of Committee Chairs: (a) shall ascertain whether the Commission has received the organisers at an appropriate level in accordance with Article 10(1)(b) of the Regulation; (b) shall establish, after consulting the Conference of Committee Chairs, which committee is responsible for organising the public hearing; (c) may, at the request of the chair of the committee responsible for matters relating to petitions, authorise members of the bureau and coordinators of that committee to take part in organising the public hearing; (d) shall ensure that the Commission is properly involved in organising the public hearing and that it is represented in the appropriate form and at as high a level as possible at the hearing; and (e) shall, in agreement with the chair of the committee responsible, determine an appropriate date for the public hearing within three months of the submission of the initiative to the Commission, in accordance with Article 9 of Regulation (EU) No 211/2011. 4. Rule 23(9) shall not apply to such public hearings. 5. If the conditions laid down in Rule 50 or Rule 51 are met, those provisions shall apply mutatis mutandis. In that event, the Conference of Committee Chairs may invite the Vice-President of Parliament responsible for matters relating to citizens’ initiatives to chair the public hearingRule 197a Public hearings on a citizens’ initiative 1. The Vice-President of Parliament responsible for citizens’ initiatives shall, on behalf of the President, liaise with citizens, representative associations and civil society on matters relating to citizens’ initiatives. 2. The Conference of Committee Chairs shall coordinate the public hearings referred to in Article 11 of Regulation (EU) No 211/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the citizens’ initiative. It shall liaise with the Commission and, where necessary, with other EU institutions and bodies, to ensure that public hearings are organised and conducted under appropriate and uniform conditions. When the Conference of Committee Chairs considers a matter relating to public hearings, it shall invite the Vice- President of Parliament responsible for 6. The committee responsible shall organise the public hearing at Parliament, if appropriate together with such other EU institutions and bodies as may wish to participate. The committee responsible shall invite the organisers of the citizens’ initiative, or a representative delegation thereof, to present the initiative at the hearing and shall afford them the opportunity to give a detailed explanation of the proposals being put forward. Any Member wishing to attend the public hearing may do so. The Vice-President of Parliament responsible for matters relating to citizens’ initiatives may deliver an address at the start of the public hearing. 7. Subject to prior authorisation from the Vice-President of Parliament responsible for matters relating to citizens’ initiatives, the travel and subsistence expenses incurred by representatives as a result of attending public hearings to which they have been invited may be reimbursed subject to the rules adopted by the Bureau and in accordance with the arrangements agreed with the Commission.
Rule 197 a (new) – paragraphs 1 to 6 (new)
citizens’ initiatives. He may delegate this task to a Vice-President of Parliament. 2.The Conference of Presidents, in performing its tasks under Rule 25(2) and (3) and after consulting the Conference of Committee Chairs, shall coordinate the public hearings referred to in Article 11 of Regulation (EU) No 211/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 2011 on the citizens’ initiative1. It shall liaise with the Commission and, where necessary, with other Union institutions and bodies to ensure that public hearings are organised and conducted under appropriate and uniform conditions. 3. When the Commission has published a citizens’ initiative in the relevant register pursuant to point (a) of Article 10(1) of Regulation (EU) No 211/2011, the Conference of Presidents: (a) shall ascertain whether the Commission has received the organisers at an appropriate level in accordance with point (b) of Article 10(1) of the Regulation; (b) shall establish in accordance with Rule 188, after consulting the Conference of Committee Chairs, which committee is to be responsible for organising the public hearing; (c) shall, at the request of the chair of the committee responsible for matters relating to petitions, ensure that that committee is properly involved in organising the public hearing; (d) shall ensure that the Commission is properly involved in organising the public hearing and that it is represented at an appropriate level at the hearing; and (e) shall, in agreement with the chair of the committee responsible, determine an appropriate date for the public hearing within three months of the submission of the initiative to the Commission inRule 197a Public hearings on citizens’ initiatives 1. The President of Parliament shall liaise with citizens, representative associations and civil society on matters relating to accordance with Article 9 of Regulation (EU) No 211/2011. 4. Rule 23(9) shall not apply to such public hearings. 5. If the conditions laid down in Rule 50 or Rule 51 are met, those provisions shall apply mutatis mutandis. In that case, the Conference of Presidents may invite the President or a Vice-President of Parliament to chair the public hearing. 6. The committee responsible shall organise the public hearing at Parliament, if appropriate together with such other Union institutions and bodies as may wish to participate. The committee responsible shall invite the organisers of the citizens’ initiative, or a representative delegation thereof, to present the initiative at the hearing. Any Member wishing to attend the public hearing may do so. The President or a Vice-President of Parliament may deliver an address at the start of the public hearing. _______________ 1 OJ L 65, 11.3.2011, p. 1.
Rule 197 a (new) – paragraphs 1 to 5 (new)
European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 2011 on the citizens’ initiative1, the President of Parliament, on a proposal from the Chair of the Conference of Committee Chairs, shall invite the committee responsible for the subject-matter to organise the public hearing provided for in Article 11 of Regulation (EU) No 211/2011. That committee: (a) shall ascertain whether the Commission has received the organRule 197a Public hearings on citizens’ initiatives 1. When the Commission has published a citizens’ initiative in the relevant registers at an appropriate level in accordance with pursuant to point (ba) of Article 10(1) of the Regulation; (b) may, at the request of the chair of the committee responsible for matters relating to petitions, associate members of the Bureau and coordinators of that committee to the public hearing; (c) shall ensure that the Commission is properly involved in organising the public hearing and that it is represented at an appropriate level at the hearing. 2. The chair of the committee responsible shall determine an appropriate date for the public hearing within three months of the submission of the initiative to the Commission in accordance with Article 9 of Regulation (EU) No 211/2011. 3. Rule 23(9) shall not apply to such public hearings. The chair of the committee responsible may if need be offer, with the approval of the President of Parliament, to a maximum of seven organisers per hearing, the reimbursement of travel and accommodation expenses incurred by them in participating in the meeting, in accordance with the relevant financial rules. 4. If the conditions laid down in Rule 50 or Rule 51 are met, those provisions shall apply mutatis mutandis. Article 188 shallEU) No 211/2011 of the also apply. 5. The committee responsible shall organise the public hearing at Parliament, if appropriate together with such other Union institutions and bodies as may wish to participate. It may invite other stakeholders. The committee responsible shall invite the organisers of the citizens’ initiative, or a representative delegation thereof, to present the initiative at the hearing. _____________ 1 OJ L 65, 11.3.2011, p. 1.
Rule 197 a (new) – paragraphs 1 to 4 (new)
uniform conditions. When the Conference of Committee Chairs considers a matter relating to pRule 197a Public hearings, it shall on citizens’ invite tiatives 1. The Vice- President of Parliament responsible for matters relating to citizens’ initiatives to take part in its proceedings in an advisory capacity. 3. When the Commission has published a citizens’ initiative in the relevant register pursuant to point (a) of Article 10(1) of Regulation (EU) No 211/2011, a standing committee shall be nominated by Parliament or, during adjournment of the session, by the President on behalf of the Conference of Presidents, as competent to conduct a public hearing. The Chair of tshall, on behalf of the President, liaise with citizens, representative associations and civil society on matters relating to citizens’ initiatives. 2. The Conference of Committee Chairs: (a) shall ascertain whether the Commission has received the organisers at an appropriate level in accordance with point (b) of Article 10(1) of thecoordinate the public hearings referred to in Article 11 of Regulation; (b) may, at the request of the chair of the committee responsible for matters relating to petitions, authorise members of the Bureau and coordinators of that committee to take part in organising the public hearing; (c) shall ensure that the Commission is properly involved in organising the public hearing and that it is represented at an appropriate level at the hearing; and (d) shall, in agreement with the chair of the committee responsible, determine an appropriate date for the public hearing within three months of the submission of the initiative to the Commission in accordance with Article 9 of Regulation (EU) No 211/2011. 4. Rule 23(9) shall not apply to such public hearingsEU) No 211/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 2011 on the citizens’ initiative1. It shall liaise with the Commission and, where necessary, with other Union institutions and bodies to ensure that public hearings are organised and conducted under appropriate and ______________ 1 OJ L 65, 11.3.2011, p. 1.
Rule 197 a (new) – paragraphs 1 to 4 (new)
Rule 197a Public hearings on citizens’ initiatives 1. When the organisers of a successful European citizens’ initiative exercise their right under Article 11 of Regulation (EU) No 211/20111 to present the initiative at a public hearing, the President shall nominate a committee to be responsible for the organisation of the hearing. That committee shall be responsible for all necessary liaison with the Commission about the organisation of the hearing. 2. Rules 50 and 51 shall apply mutatis mutandis. 3. The committee responsible will expect the Commission to be represented at the hearing at a high level. It shall also, if appropriate, invite representatives of other Union institutions or bodies, as well as relevant representatives of social partners, interest groups and civil society organisations to attend. Where two or more European citizens’ initiatives are similar in terms of their subject-matter, Parliament and the Commission may agree to propose a joint public hearing. 4. The Bureau shall, in accordance with the arrangements agreed with the Commission, adopt rules concerning any costs incurred. __________________ 1 OJ L 65, 11.3.2011, p. 1.
Rule 197 a (new) – paragraph 5 (new)
5. If all the requirements are met, the public hearing may be conducted pursuant to the procedure with associated committees in accordance with Rule 50, or the procedure with joint committee meetings in accordance with Rule 51. Rule 50 and Rule 51 shall apply mutatis mutandis. If Rule 50 or Rule 51 applies, the Conference of Committee Chairs may invite the Vice-President of Parliament responsible for matters relating to citizens’ initiatives to chair the public hearing.
Rule 197 a (new) – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. If a conflict arises in relation to the competence of two or more standing committees, it shall be resolved by the Conference of Presidents. The specific conditions laid down in Rule 188(2) shall apply mutatis mutandis.
Draft legislative resolution
Rule 197 a (new) – paragraph 6 (new) – subparagraph 1 (new) 6. The committee responsible shall organise the public hearing at Parliament, if appropriate together with such other Union institutions and bodies as may wish to participate and in a way that ensures the greatest possible visibility, by using available information and communications technology.
Rule 197 a (new) – paragraph 6 (new)
6. The citizens’ initiative shall be presented, following an invitation from the committee responsible, by a properly represented group of the organisers including members of the citizens’ committee referred to in Article 3(2) of Regulation (EU) No 211/2011 and/or at least one of the contact persons likewise referred to therein. Any Member wishing to attend the public hearing may do so. The Vice-President of Parliament responsible for matters relating to citizens’ initiatives may deliver an address at the start of the public hearing.
Rule 197 a (new) – paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. If appropriate, the presentation shall be followed by an examination of the initiative based on a questionnaire drafted on a case-by-case basis by the committee nominated responsible for conducting the public hearing.
Rule 197 a (new) – paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. In relation to the preparation of the questionnaire, the committee responsible for matters relating to petitions may produce an opinion in accordance with Rule 49. That opinion shall contain guidelines and recommendations on how to thoroughly examine the issue raised in the citizens’ initiative under consideration.
1. When Parliament is informed that the Commission has beenthe organisers of a registered European citizens’ invited to submit a proposal for a legal act under Article 11(4) of the EU Treatyiative fail to gather the requisite number of signatures, the Ccommittee on Petitions shall ascertain whether this is likely to affect its work and, if need be, shall inform those petitioners who have addressed a petition on related subjectsresponsible for petitions may decide to contact the organisers with a view to examination of the failed initiative.
1. When Parliament is informed that the Commission has been invited to submit a proposal for a legal act under Article 11(4) of the EU Treaty and in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 211/2011, the Ccommittee on Presponsible for matters relating to petitions shall ascertain whether this is likely to affect its work and, if need be, shall inform those petitioners who have addressed a petitions on related subjects. Citizens' initiatives which have been registered in accordance with Article 4 of Regulation (EU) No 211/2011, but which cannot be submitted to the Commission in accordance with Article 9 of that Regulation since not all the relevant procedures and conditions set out in the Regulation have been complied with, shall be examined by the Committee on Petitions in accordance with Rules 201, 202 and 203.
1. When Parliament is informed that the Commission has been invited to submit a proposal for a legal act under Article 11(4) of the EU Treaty, and in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 211/2011, the Committee on Petitions and Citizens’ Rights shall ascertain whether this is likely to affect its work and, if need bappropriate, shall inform those petitioners who have addressed a petition on related subjects.
When Parliament is informed that the Commission has been invited to submit a proposal for a legal act under Article 11(4) of the EU Treaty and in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 211/2011, the Ccommittee on Presponsible for matters relating to petitions shall ascertain whether this is likely to affect its work and, if need be, shall inform those petitioners who have addressed a petition on related subjectspetitions on related subjects. Citizens’ initiatives which have been registered in accordance with Article 4 of Regulation (EU) No 211/2011, but which cannot be submitted to the Commission in accordance with Article 9 of that Regulation since not all the relevant procedures and conditions set out in the Regulation have been complied with, may be examined by the committee responsible for matters relating to petitions if it considers that follow-up is necessary. If appropriate, the committee responsible may adopt a resolution based on an own- initiative report in accordance with Rule 48 initiating a request to the Commission in accordance with Rule 42 and pursuant to Article 225 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to submit any appropriate proposal for the adoption of a new act or the amendment of an existing act. The committee’s request shall be solely based on the general ideas and principles laid down in the citizens’ initiative under consideration. Such own-initiative reports based on a citizens’ initiative shall not be subject to the quota established in Article 1(2) of Annex XVIII.
|
