... That is if you are a citizen of the European Union. If the petition reaches 1 million signatures, the European Commission (basically the government of the EU) is legally required to at least introduce it as a proposed law.
... That is if you are a citizen of the European Union. If the petition reaches 1 million signatures, the European Commission (basically the government of the EU) is legally required to at least introduce it as a proposed law.
8 Comments
FarraigePlaisteach@lemmy.world · 9 pts · 2y
"If the petition reaches 1 million signatures, the European Commission (basically the government of the EU) is legally required to at least introduce it as a proposed law."
I didn't know this, but you're right: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/pdf/citizensinitiative/procedure_en.pdf
Ar aon nós, déanta.
Coelacanth@feddit.nu · 7 pts · 2y
I didn't know that either, that's actually very interesting. Don't think this will lead to anything but fuck it, let's hope I'm wrong. Signed.
FarraigePlaisteach@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 2y
I feel the same. They do have around 250,000 signatures so far so who knows. Even if the EU resists, it might get more publicity.
katja@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Signed.
FlyingSquid@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 2y
Not an EU citizen, but good luck to EU citizens. I hope this achieves something significant on the wealth tax front because it will start to spread elsewhere if it's adopted by the EU.
Obi@sopuli.xyz · 4 pts · 2y
Signed
JbIPS@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
Didn't know EU had that kind of procedure! Signed!
LostWanderer@lemmynsfw.com · 0 pts · 2y
The rich can afford to be taxed properly, enough to minimize their power over generations! Their money could do a lot of good, if only it were pried from their avaricious hands.
If I were an EU citizen, I'd sign!