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The outcome of the European elections in May was by far the hottest topic in June which prompted citizens to write to the European Parliament. Other citizens’ concerns included the trade agreement EU-US and the human rights situation in some non-EU countries.
The following topics are based on questions and comments from citizens writing to the European Parliament.
Towards a new European Parliament
After the elections, citizens requested inter alia the final turn-out in the elections compared with other years or the ensuing results per party and per country. On a more political level, citizens commented on the outcome of the elections. Some asked about what lies ahead for the new Parliament, showing particular interest in the election procedure regarding the President of the European Commission.
The following links will guide you to the relevant information:
Results of the 2014 European elections
EPRS: Rules on political groups and non-attached Members (30-06-2014)
Factsheet on the EP electoral procedures
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TTIP: Concerns on investor protection
The negotiations of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) between the EU and the US continue to worry citizens. Citizens call on the Parliament to preserve European standards and express particular worries about the investor-state dispute settlement scheme.
The following links will guide you to the relevant information
EP answer: EU-US trade agreement (TTIP / TAFTA) (23-01-2014)
EPRS: Impact of a potential EU-US FTA (TTIP) on consumer protection and food safety (25-03-2014)
European Commission’s special website on TTIP
Commission’s press release on the public online consultation on investor protection in TTIP (27-03-2014)
Online public consultation on investor-to-state dispute settlement (ISDS) in TTIP
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Human rights
Citizens continue to express their concerns and viewpoints on human rights issues in several third countries. They enquire about the Parliament’s position and ask for action to be taken.
The following links will guide you to the relevant information:
European Parliament’s human rights fact sheet (04/2014)
EP Annual Report on Human Rights and Democracy 2012 (11-12-2013)
Subcommittee on Human Rights of the European Parliament
EEAS (External Action): The EU and human rights
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