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Petition the European Parliament, by letter or online
Petitions to the European Parliament can be submitted by citizens of the Union as well by natural or legal persons residing or having their registered office in an EU member state, either individually or in association with other citizens or persons and must concern matters which come within the Union's fields of activity and which affects him, her or it directly. A petition may take the form of a complaint or a request and may relate to issues of public or private interest.
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Submit a case to SOLVIT for cross-border problems in the EU
SOLVIT handles problems with a cross-border element that are due to bad application of EU law by public authorities within the EU member states. Both citizens and businesses can make a complaint to SOLVIT.
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Ask for advice or help with problems linked to cross-border shopping?
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Complain about a measure or practice of an EU member state incompatible with EU law
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Complain to the European Ombudsman about maladministration in EU institutions and bodies
Citizens of an EU member state, citizens residing in an EU member state, businesses, associations or other bodies with a registered office in the Union can make a complaint to the European Ombudsman.
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Participate in EU-wide debates through consultations, discussions and other tools
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Ask for information on EU law and living, working, moving and doing business in the EU
- Europe direct (general information on the EU)
- Your Europe and Your Europe Advice (specific help and advice on your life, work, study, travel or business in the EU)
