Of the five petitions, petition 1388 has so far garnered the most signatures (nearly 250 at the time of writing). The petitioner wants to see more being done to tackle domestic violence and asks parliament to reflect on measures and laws which would improve protection against anyone involved in domestic violence, including children. 

Petition 1386 is calling for more concerted action to prevent the theft of bicycles on private property, urging parliament to discuss measures that could be taken to combat the problem. 

The writer of petition 1353 is calling for financial support for those who stop working to stay at home to raise their children. The petitioner specifically addresses “mothers and women” who stop working, adding: “If the man in the household has a good salary, then you can live with one salary. But if the man just has minimum wage, then what?” 

Two of the new petitions address more administrative matters. Petition 1352 calls for the simplification of administrative procedures when it comes to death. The writer states that mourners may have to wait up to 3 months for repayment of hospital invoices and argues that banks and the health service “should be quicker and better organised so that the family members in question are not in financial distress”. Finally, the writer of petition 1389 wants to see an e-calendar set up at the tribunal for court cases and pleas. 

Petitions will be debated in parliament if they receive 4,500 signatures by their deadline. To consult these and other petitions, visit the Chamber of Deputies website.