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... That is if you are a citizen of the European Union. If the petition reaches 1 million signatures, the European Commission (basically the government of the EU) is legally required to at least introduce it as a proposed law.

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[–] FarraigePlaisteach@lemmy.world 9 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

"If the petition reaches 1 million signatures, the European Commission (basically the government of the EU) is legally required to at least introduce it as a proposed law."

I didn't know this, but you're right: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/pdf/citizensinitiative/procedure_en.pdf

Ar aon nós, déanta.

[–] Coelacanth@feddit.nu 7 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I didn't know that either, that's actually very interesting. Don't think this will lead to anything but fuck it, let's hope I'm wrong. Signed.

[–] FarraigePlaisteach@lemmy.world 5 points 3 months ago

I feel the same. They do have around 250,000 signatures so far so who knows. Even if the EU resists, it might get more publicity.

[–] katja@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 3 months ago
[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 4 points 3 months ago

Not an EU citizen, but good luck to EU citizens. I hope this achieves something significant on the wealth tax front because it will start to spread elsewhere if it's adopted by the EU.

[–] Obi@sopuli.xyz 4 points 3 months ago
[–] JbIPS@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago

Didn't know EU had that kind of procedure! Signed!

[–] LostWanderer@lemmynsfw.com 0 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

The rich can afford to be taxed properly, enough to minimize their power over generations! Their money could do a lot of good, if only it were pried from their avaricious hands.

If I were an EU citizen, I'd sign!