Brussels (The Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The European Commission has chosen to register two European Citizens’ Initiatives, named ‘Stop Cruelty Stop Slaughter’ and ‘Stop Fake Food: Origin on Label’.
What Is the Goal of ‘Stop Cruelty Stop Slaughter’?
The organisers of the ‘Stop Cruelty Stop Slaughter’ endeavour called for the EU Commission to present incentives for producing plant proteins, including plant-based milk and egg replacements, as well as produced meat. The organisers also urge lowering the number of farm animals and progressively shutting down all animal farms.
What Actions Do ‘Stop Fake Food’ Organisers Demand?
The organisers of the ‘Stop Fake Food: Origin on Label’ initiative urged the EU Commission to propose actions that ensure European consumers have access to translucent information about the food they buy and that their anticipations regarding food quality and sustainability are met. The endeavour also calls for ensuring clear and clear labelling of the origin for all products and commitment to consistent environmental, health and labour standards in the internal market.
Why Did the EU Commission Register These Initiatives?
According to the EU Commission, both European Citizens’ Initiatives meet the formal conditions specified in the relevant legislation. The Commission therefore assumes that they are legally admissible. The determination to register an initiative is established on a legal analysis of its admissibility under the European Citizens’ Initiative Regulation.
What Are the Next Steps After Registration?
In the next steps, Following today’s enrollment, the organisers have six months to extend the signature collection. If a European Citizens’ Initiative accepts at least one million statements of approval within one year with minimum numbers contacted in at least seven different Member States, the EU Commission will have to respond. The EU Commission will have to determine whether or not it will take action in reaction to the request, and will be required to explain its reasoning.
What Is the European Citizens’ Initiative?
The European Citizens’ Initiative was raised with the Lisbon Treaty as an agenda-setting instrument in the hands of citizens. It was officially established in April 2012. Once formally registered, a European Citizens’ Initiative permits one million citizens from at least seven EU Member States to request the European Commission to propose legal actions in areas where it has the power to act.
What Are the Conditions for Initiative Admissibility?
The requirements for admissibility are: (1) the proposed activity does not manifestly fall outside the framework of the EU Commission’s powers to present a proposal for a legal act, (2) it is not manifestly offensive, frivolous or vexatious and (3) it is not manifestly contrary to the values of the Union. Since the start of the European Citizens’ Initiative, the EU Commission has enlisted 116 initiatives.
