• atro_city@fedia.io
      5·
      2 days ago

      This is not the same. Once 1 million signatures are reached, it must be discussed in the EU parliament. It is an EU citizens iniative, not “just” a petition.

      See step 6 on the “how it works” page.

      Within 3 months

      You will have the opportunity to present your initiative at a public hearing at the European Parliament. Parliament may also hold a debate in a full (plenary) session, which could lead to it adopting a resolution related to your issue.

      If you’re European, use the tools that are provided to you. Don’t just go “it’ll never work”. That’s a self-fulfilling prophecy.

        • Quacksalber@sh.itjust.works
          7·
          2 days ago

          The EU is not a company, if this petition reaches its goal, it will be heard. And the EU has built up a small track record of pro-consumer legislation recently.

          • toy_boat_toy_boat@lemmy.worldEnglish
            31·
            2 days ago

            amen. and i guess i didn’t speak my point well.

            i’m trying to say that the us won’t care until it hurts THEM.