Management Position
All Popular Petitions
Petition recipients: To the President of the European Council, Charles Michel; To the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen;
Government pages:
Author: Svenja Behrmann
+ 370 signatures
Mr. President of the European Council, ¶ Mrs. President of the European Commission, ¶ We, citizens of Germany and other European countries, are deeply concerned about the large influx of refugees into Europe. While Europe has a humanitarian obligation to help people fleeing persecution and conflict, current levels of immigration pose serious challenges to our societies and economies. ¶ According to the latest report from the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the number of refugees will exceed 117 million in 2023. ¶ This massive influx of refugees puts significan...
Petition recipients: To the President of the European Council, Charles Michel; To the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen;
Government pages:
Author: Tobias Klebs
Status: Petition not resolved
Collected: 58 signatures
Mr. President of the European Council, ¶ Mrs. President of the European Commission, ¶ I, as a citizen of Germany, urge you to lift the visa requirements for Russian tourists. I believe that such a measure would benefit both the European Union and Russia, and would contribute to greater understanding and cooperation between our peoples. ¶ Tourism is an important industry for many countries in the European Union. Tourists from Russia make up a significant portion of visitors to the EU, and they contribute considerably to local economies. Lifting the visa requirement for Russian tourists would...
The President of the European Council is essentially the EU’s chairperson and facilitator:
Chairs EU summits. Leads meetings of EU leaders, setting agendas and driving consensus.
Builds consensus among EU leaders. Works behind the scenes to find common ground on key issues.
Represents the EU on the world stage (foreign policy), along with the High Representative.
Drives the EU’s strategic direction, ensuring implementation of agreed priorities.