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Glossary · Legislative process

What is Own-initiative report?

Also called INI report.

Definition

Own-initiative report means: An own-initiative report is a European Parliament report adopted on Parliament's own initiative, often to state priorities or request action from the Commission. Source: European Parliament Rules of Procedure and 1 other official source.

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Why it matters

It is not itself legislation, but it can set the political agenda before a Commission proposal appears.

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What is Own-initiative report?

An own-initiative report is a European Parliament report adopted on Parliament's own initiative, often to state priorities or request action from the Commission.

Why does Own-initiative report matter in EU policy?

It is not itself legislation, but it can set the political agenda before a Commission proposal appears.

Where can I verify the definition of Own-initiative report?

Lex cites European Parliament Rules of Procedure; European Parliament: legislative powers and procedures for this definition and links the source records on this page.

Official sources

Definitions are short paraphrases of official records, not legal advice. For binding text, use the linked EUR-Lex act, Official Journal or EU institution page.

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