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Today, Teresa Anjinho has been sworn in as European Ombudsman. "I pledge today to serve with courage, independence, and integrity. To always act in the best interest of citizens. To ensure that our institutions remain fair, transparent, and worthy of the trust placed in them." 👉 europa.eu/!yYNrgh

submitted 5 days ago • 1 comment

We welcome that the European Union Agency for Asylum has followed our proposal to grant wide access to documents concerning reception conditions in migration management facilities in Cyprus. www.ombudsman.europa.eu/decision/200...

submitted 6 days ago • 1 comment

We have found maladministration in how @europol-eu.bsky.social handled a staff member’s move to the private sector. At the same time, we welcome its willingness to revise internal processes to better address any potential conflicts of interest in the future. www.ombudsman.europa.eu/decision/200...

submitted 7 days ago • 1 comment

We’ve made a series of suggestions to @ec.europa.eu to help it monitor EU funds granted to Member States for border management and ensure their use does not result in fundamental rights violations. More info here: www.ombudsman.europa.eu/news-documen...

submitted 7 days ago • 1 comment

We welcome steps @ec.europa.eu has taken to monitor and promote the correct implementation of rules for expert groups that help inform its policies. At the same time, we have identified areas where transparency could be further improved and made suggestions. 👇 europa.eu/!JnDq4y 🧵 [1/3]

submitted 8 days ago • 1 comment

Following an inquiry related to participants at a high-level meeting, we have suggested that @ec.europa.eu ask lobbyists who meet with it if they agree to disclosing their data when specifically requested. This measure would increase lobbying transparency. 🔗 www.ombudsman.europa.eu/case/67700?u...

submitted 12 days ago • 1 comment

We have published our preliminary views on an access to documents request concerning the risk assessment by a large social media company on its compliance with the Digital Services Act #DSA 🔗 www.ombudsman.europa.eu/doc/correspo...

submitted 14 days ago • 1 comment

We have found maladministration in @ec.europa.eu refusal to grant access to documents concerning exchanges with Hungary on judicial independence – a requirement for EU cohesion funds eligibility. We have asked the Commission to reconsider its position. 🔗 www.ombudsman.europa.eu/case/66373?u...

submitted 15 days ago • 0 comments

Following @ec.europa.eu reply to our questions, we are not convinced that the last revision of the EU health insurance scheme has substantially reduced discrimination against staff with disabilities. We urge the EC to explore measures to make the scheme more compliant with UN rules #UNCPRD 🔗👇

submitted 18 days ago • 1 comment

We welcome that the European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO) has reacted constructively to our inquiries on how it carried out remote tests for the recruitment of EU civil servants. 📰 ombudsman.europa.eu/news-documen... #EUCareers 1/🧵

submitted 20 days ago • 1 comment

Inquiry into @ec.europa.eu failure to meet legal deadlines for preparing authorisation decisions on dangerous chemicals: we have received the Commission’s response to our findings and are analysing it. #REACH 📨 www.ombudsman.europa.eu/pdf/en/19907... 📚 www.ombudsman.europa.eu/case/63908?u...

submitted 26 days ago • 2 comments

Do you want to help us maintain high transparency & ethics standards in the #EU administration? Apply for a 1 year paid #traineeship in case handling or digital communication! 📍 Brussels or Strasbourg ⏰ Deadline: 10/03 🔗 europa.eu/!6hkVt3

submitted 28 days ago • 1 comment

Our updated guide on #AccessToDocuments is here! It helps you understand your rights, reflects new EU case law and EU institutional rules, and contains our latest findings in this area. Want to know more on- 🔹 Who can request documents? 🔹 What docs are covered by EU law? Read here: europa.eu/!CwjBDc

submitted 33 days ago • 0 comments

Our @gundigadesmann.bsky.social presenting the work of @ombudsman.europa.eu on application of EU law at @europarl.europa.eu PETI-JURI meeting with national parliaments

submitted 35 days ago • 0 comments

We welcome this week's ECJ's confirmation of the ruling that @ec.europa.eu should be more transparent concerning Member State positions on guidance re. pesticide risk to bees. Our inquiry, following a complaint by @pollinis.bsky.social, drew the same conclusion: ombudsman.europa.eu/recommendati...

submitted 45 days ago • 0 comments

Following our inquiry into how @ec.europa.eu manages staff business trips, we propose that third party contributions to such trips are recorded when the initial trip request is made. www.ombudsman.europa.eu/decision/197...

submitted 49 days ago • 1 comment

We have found maladministration for @ec.europa.eu delay (17 months) in replying to a request for documents concerning a project funded under the EU Trust Fund for Africa. We continue to urge the Commission to improve its handling of public access requests. 🔗 www.ombudsman.europa.eu/decision/197...

submitted 49 days ago • 0 comments

Happy New Year! In 2025, the European Ombudsman’s office looks forward to continuing to help the EU administration be more efficient, transparent, and accountable. Let’s look back at the highlights of our work in 2024. 🧵

submitted 56 days ago • 1 comment

Teresa Anjinho has been elected European Ombudsman by the European Parliament with 344 votes in favour. Ms Anjinho will take office on 27 February 2025. www.ombudsman.europa.eu/news-documen...

submitted 77 days ago • 0 comments

Today, Ombudsman Emily O'Reilly presented the Office's activities to MEPs in #EPlenary. With her mandate drawing to a close, she outlined the positive developments in transparency, ethics and accountability she has witnessed in the EU administration. 🗨️ www.ombudsman.europa.eu/speech/19728...

submitted 77 days ago • 0 comments

Today, Ombudsman Emily O'Reilly presented the Office's activities to MEPs in #EPlenary. With her mandate drawing to a close, she outlined the positive developments in transparency, ethics and accountability she has witnessed in the EU administration. 🗨️ www.ombudsman.europa.eu/speech/19728...

submitted 77 days ago • 0 comments

Today, 🇪🇺 Ombudsman Emily O'Reilly will address #EPlenary to present our work and the positive impact it has on the EU administration. 📺 Follow live at about 17:30 CET: multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/webstream... 📖 Our 2023 annual report: www.ombudsman.europa.eu/doc/annual-r...

submitted 78 days ago • 0 comments

Following an inquiry related to a pesticides workshop attended by industry, we have asked @ec.europa.eu to, in future: - ensure all relevant stakeholders can give input on topics discussed with the pesticides industry - proactively publish info on upcoming events about pesticides europa.eu/!RhTy4w

submitted 78 days ago • 0 comments

Today, Emily O'Reilly gave a keynote speech at the launch of the book 'The European Ombudsman Investigated – From Old Battles to New Challenges' at @lawinmaastricht.bsky.social 🗨️ www.ombudsman.europa.eu/speech/19715... 📖 www.bloomsbury.com/uk/european-...

submitted 81 days ago • 0 comments

In reply to our questions on how it deals with EU law infringement complaints, @ec.europa.eu detailed a series of measures improving communication and delays. We welcome the measures already taken and encourage it to continue to make improvements. www.ombudsman.europa.eu/case/65549?u...

submitted 81 days ago • 0 comments

📚Book Launch! Join 🇪🇺 Ombudsman O'Reilly, co-editors, & other experts for the launch of an open-access book that explores the evolution of the European Ombudsman, focusing on current challenges & future perspectives. 📖 www.bloomsbury.com/uk/european-... 🔗 www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/events/book-...

submitted 82 days ago • 0 comments

We found that, when assessing potential conflicts of interests of external experts evaluating projects under the European Defence Fund, @ec.europa.eu relies mainly on info submitted by these experts. We encourage it to proactively look for other sources. www.ombudsman.europa.eu/case/64921?u...

submitted 83 days ago • 1 comment