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.