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European Ombudsman

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European Ombudsman

@EUombudsman

We promote good EU administration by investigating complaints and systemic issues. We have suspended activity on this account. Pinned post ➡ where to find us.

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Joined October 2012

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European Ombudsman
@EUombudsman
Jan 23, 2025
We have decided to suspend the use of our X account. You can find us on the following social media platforms 👇 🦋 Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/ombuds… 💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/europe… 🧵 Threads: threads.net/@euombudsman 📷 Instagram: instagram.com/euombudsman
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European Ombudsman
@EUombudsman
Jan 14, 2025
Following our inquiry into how @EU_Commission manages staff business trips, we propose that third party contributions to such trips are recorded when the initial trip request is made. ombudsman.europa.eu/decision/19790…
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European Ombudsman
@EUombudsman
Jan 14, 2025
The Commission should also record any assessment it makes of conflicts of interest risks in relation to work travel by staff.
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European Ombudsman
@EUombudsman
Jan 14, 2025
We've found maladministration for @EU_Commission 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
ombudsman.europa.eu
Decision on how the European Commission handled a request for public access to documents concerning...
The case concerned a request for public access to documents submitted to the European Commission in December 2022, concerning a project in Senegal funded ...
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European Ombudsman reposted
European Training Foundation 🇪🇺
@etfeuropa
Dec 18, 2024
"Imagine 600 people drowning at once. 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁 '𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿'—they are us, just in a different place. On #InternationalMigrantsDay, watch this heartfelt conversation between @EUombudsman Emily O'Reilly and ETF Director @pilvitorsti #18December #MigrantsDay
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European Ombudsman reposted
PETI Committee Press
@EP_Petitions
Dec 17, 2024
Replying to @EP_Petitions
Press release:
europarl.europa.eu
Teresa Anjinho elected as new European Ombudsman | News | European Parliament
On Tuesday, Parliament backed Teresa Anjinho (Portugal) as the European Ombudsman for a five-year mandate, with the support of 344 MEPs in a secret plenary vote.
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European Ombudsman reposted
PETI Committee Press
@EP_Petitions
Dec 17, 2024
🆕Teresa Anjinho elected new @EUombudsman for a five-year mandate, backed by 344 MEPs in a secret plenary vote. 📰Press release to follow.
PETI Committee Press
@EP_Petitions
Dec 17, 2024
🗳️ Results from the 1st round of votes on @EUombudsman: Anjinho 225 De Capitani 42 Fardelli 52 Laffranque 81 Mahler 26 Van Zutphen 122 📌 As no candidate secured the required majority (275), the 2nd and possible 3rd ballot will resume after a short break.
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European Ombudsman
@EUombudsman
Dec 17, 2024
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. ombudsman.europa.eu/news-document/…
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European Ombudsman reposted
PETI Committee Press
@EP_Petitions
Dec 17, 2024
🚨At ca. 12.30 CET, MEPs will elect the new @EUOmbudsman for a five-year mandate by secret ballot, with six candidates vying for the position. 📺Follow the vote live here: multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/webstreamin… @Europarl_EN @EuroParlPress #EPlenary
multimedia.europarl.europa.eu
Plenary session - Multimedia Centre
Plenary session
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European Ombudsman
@EUombudsman
Dec 16, 2024
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. 🗨️ ombudsman.europa.eu/speech/197285?…
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European Ombudsman
@EUombudsman
Dec 16, 2024
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/webstreamin… 📖 Our 2023 annual report: ombudsman.europa.eu/doc/annual-rep…
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European Ombudsman
@EUombudsman
Dec 16, 2024
Following an inquiry related to a pesticides workshop attended by industry, we have asked @EU_Commission 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
Commission’s practice of inviting only industry to workshops on pest.
From europa.eu
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European Ombudsman
@EUombudsman
Dec 13, 2024
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 🗨️ ombudsman.europa.eu/speech/197151?… 📖 bloomsbury.com/uk/european-om…
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European Ombudsman
@EUombudsman
Dec 13, 2024
In reply to our questions on how it deals with EU law infringement complaints, @EU_Commission detailed a series of measures improving communication and delays. We welcome the measures already taken and encourage it to continue to make improvements. 📌 ombudsman.europa.eu/case/65549?utm…
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