​On 24 April the CIVEX commission members discussed the recent tragic events in the Mediterranean and concurred the European Council proposed measures were not far reaching enough.
 
In line with the declaration issued by the CIVEX commission President, the EA group leader Mr Stanisław Szwabski, added that the EU must show greater solidarity both with countries of the southern EU in addressing the migration crisis as well as with the EU Eastern countries when it comes to dealing with Russia's intimidating tactics. If we forget solidarity is one of the core values of the EU, it will be difficult to convince citizens of the benefit of being part of this community.
 
The commission also held a debate on the revision of the European Citizens initiative and on the future of the Lisbon Treaty.