… 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.

  • Coelacanth
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    3 months ago

    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
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      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.