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EU Fact Sheets – The right to petition – 10-06-2026

EU Fact Sheets – The right to petition – 10-06-2026

Source: European Parliament

This fact sheet outlines the right to petition in the EU, including its legal basis, objectives, eligibility criteria and procedures. It explains how petitions are submitted and examined, the role of the European Parliament and its Committee on Petitions in handling them, and the main follow-up actions available. It also highlights the importance of petitions as a tool for participatory democracy and for monitoring the application of EU law.