On the initiative of the Commission, discussions were re-launched in October 2011 focusing on the main aspect of the proposal: simplification of the procedures for non-national EU citizens to stand as candidates.
2011. aasta oktoobris alustati komisjoni algatusel ettepaneku üle taas arutelu, keskendudes selle põhieesmärgile, milleks on lihtsustada ELi kodanike kandideerimist teistes liikmesriikides.