Committees · Petitions

PETI

2 ESN seats

Petitions.

The Committee on Petitions is Parliament’s direct channel between citizens and the European institutions.

ESN seats

Members total

Subcommittees

2024–29

10th term

Mandate & Tasks

What This Committee Handles.

It examines petitions concerning the application of EU law, monitors implementation by the Member States and helps ensure that citizens’ concerns receive political attention at European level.

Key facts · PETI

Full name

Committee on Petitions

Size

35 members

ESN seats

2 of 35

Subcommittees

Meeting cycle

Legal basis

Annex VI of the EP Rules of Procedure

ESN in PETI

PETI's agenda will be shaped by high-profile petitions

— ESN Committee Booklet · Committee on Petitions

Remit

Four Policy Areas of the Committee.

ESN Position

Our Line in the Committee.

The Group’s priorities in this committee, as set out in the ESN Committee Booklet.

An Effective Instrument for Citizens' Interests

ESN seeks to make PETI an effective instrument for defending citizens' interests and bringing local concerns onto the European agenda.

Petitions as a Democratic Right

It promotes petitions as a democratic right and a practical means for citizens, entrepreneurs, farmers, local communities and civil society to hold authorities accountable.

Transparency and Scrutiny of EU Funds

ESN priorities include competitiveness, fair competition, border protection, freedom of expression, family and parental rights, protection of Europe's cultural heritage, institutional transparency and scrutiny of EU funds.

ESN Members in PETI

Two Seats in This Committee.

The two ESN seats in PETI are held by the Members listed below. The named assignment is updated at the start of each session period.

Full Member

Marcin SYPNIEWSKI

Full Member

Petras GRAŽULIS

Substitute Member

Milan MAZUREK

As of 2026 · Full list with named assignments available on request from the secretariat

Track record

Key Achievements.

Since the beginning of the mandate, PETI has become one of the committees in which ESN has helped build centre-right majorities with ECR, PfE and parts of the EPP. Petras Gražulis cast the decisive vote securing the election of the PETI Chair from ECR. Marcin Sypniewski, as ESN coordinator and shadow rapporteur on the committee’s annual reports, has led the Group’s work on reports, resolutions and strategic petitions. ESN also played a leading role in advancing Parliament’s resolution on protecting EU companies, jobs and products against unfair competition from third countries and promoted pluralism during hearings on European Citizens’ Initiatives.

ESN in action

Cast the decisive vote in the election of the PETI Chair.

Led ESN work on annual reports, resolutions and strategic petitions.

Advanced action against unfair competition from third countries.

Outlook

Looking Ahead.

PETI’s agenda will be shaped by high-profile petitions testing how effectively EU law protects citizens and ensures transparency and accountability. Priority files include the Annual Report on PETI Activities 2025 and the European Ombudsman’s Annual Report 2025. ESN will continue to encourage petitions from across the Union, improve geographical balance and give greater visibility to concerns that are often overlooked in European debate.

Documents

From the Parliament.

Studies, briefings and meeting documents of this committee, published by the European Parliament.

Draft Report · 2026

Annual report on the activities of the European Ombudsman in 2025

Draft Report · 2026

Outcome of the Committee on Petitions’ deliberations during 2025

Opinion · 2026

Monitoring the application of European Union law in 2023 and 2024

Draft Opinion · 2025

Monitoring the application of European Union law in 2023 and 2024

Draft Report · 2025

Annual report on the activities of the European Ombudsman in 2024

Opinion · 2025

EU strategy for the rights of persons with disabilities post-2024

Draft Report · 2025

Deliberations of the Committee on Petitions in 2024

Draft Opinion · 2025

EU strategy for the rights of persons with disabilities post-2024

Related committees

Also of Interest.

Three closely related committees in which the ESN Group is represented.

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FEMM

Women’s Rights and Gender Equality

The Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality is responsible for the definition, promotion and protection of women's rights and equal opportunities.