Vedtagelsen af denne betænkning glæder mig, fordi den repræsenterer et meget vigtigt skridt i bekræftelsen af EU's forfatningsmæssige natur ved at give borgerne en mekanisme til tilgængelig og effektiv deltagelse i demokratiet, hvilket utvivlsomt vil bidrage til større involvering og engagement fra borgernes side i Europas politiske liv og en styrkelse af de solidariske bånd mellem medlemsstaterne.
in writing. - (PT) I am glad about the approval of this report, which represents a very important step in the affirmation of the constitutional nature of the European Union, providing citizens with a mechanism for accessible and effective democratic participation, which will undoubtedly contribute to the increased involvement and commitment of citizens with regard to European political life, and a strengthening of the ties of solidarity between the various Member States.