The European Commission has registered the European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) entitled ‘EU Stars On My Passport (STAR-PASS)’.
The initiative invites the Commission “to facilitate the introduction by the EU member states of an additional option for the cover design of passports, offered to citizens applying for a new passport.” The organizers of the initiative consider that this option should “feature a blue background with the circle of gold stars – the EU symbol” and the words “EUROPEAN UNION” displayed prominently on the passport cover.
As this initiative fulfils the formal conditions established in the relevant legislation, the Commission considers it legally admissible under the European Citizens’ Initiative Regulation. The Commission has not analyzed the substance of the proposals at this stage. The registration does not influence the Commission’s final decision on its merits, or any potential action it may take. The Commission will make a decision on the initiative only if it collects at least 1 million signatures from EU citizens.
More information can be found in this press release.
