This is not the same. Once 1 million signatures are reached, it must be discussed in the EU parliament. It is an EU citizens iniative, not "just" a petition.

See step 6 on the "how it works" page.

Within 3 months

You will have the opportunity to present your initiative at a public hearing at the European Parliament. Parliament may also hold a debate in a full (plenary) session, which could lead to it adopting a resolution related to your issue.

If you're European, use the tools that are provided to you. Don't just go "it'll never work". That's a self-fulfilling prophecy.

[–] Shizu@lemmy.world 4 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Sometimes

[–] toy_boat_toy_boat@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

that's a very nice way of saying, 'why would they care if you're still buying?'

[–] Quacksalber@sh.itjust.works 7 points 1 week ago (1 children)

The EU is not a company, if this petition reaches its goal, it will be heard. And the EU has built up a small track record of pro-consumer legislation recently.

[–] toy_boat_toy_boat@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago

amen. and i guess i didn't speak my point well.

i'm trying to say that the us won't care until it hurts THEM.

[–] sunshine@lemm.ee 1 points 1 week ago

Petitions get people talking about an issue. They do work.