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European Ombudsman @ombudsman.europa.eu · 5d

🆕 The Debrief with Ombudswoman Anjinho

This edition highlights:
🔸 30th anniversary celebrations hosted by the @strasbourg-eu.bsky.social
🔸 News about inquiries
🔸 Meeting with the @juri.europarl.europa.eu Committee
🔸 Welcoming new trainees

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European Ombudsman @ombudsman.europa.eu · 8d

We have opened an inquiry into how the @ec.europa.eu ensures transparency, inclusiveness, and accountability in the development of harmonised EU standards for artificial intelligence (AI).

Ombudswoman opens inquiry concerning the development of EU standards for artificial intelligence

European Ombudswoman Teresa Anjinho has opened an inquiry into how the European Commission ensures transparency, inclusiveness, and accountability in the ...

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European Ombudsman @ombudsman.europa.eu · 13d

At the @juri.europarl.europa.eu Committee, Ombudswoman Anjinho discussed our office's priorities, the importance of citizen participation in decision making, and the merits of an EU administrative law.

Her full remarks: www.ombudsman.europa.eu/en/speech/en...

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European Ombudsman @ombudsman.europa.eu · 15d

We have launched an inquiry following a complaint regarding how @ec.europa.eu managed a request for access to documents related to a text message concerning trade negotiations with Mercosur countries.

Ombudswoman opens inquiry into how Commission handled access request for text message concerning Mercosur negotiations

After receiving a complaint, European Ombudswoman Teresa Anjinho decided to open an inquiry into how the European Commission handled an access to document...

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European Ombudsman @ombudsman.europa.eu · 15d

Today, EU Ombudswoman Teresa Anjinho will discuss better law-making and some of our ongoing inquiries with members of the JURI committee.

📺 Follow live here, starting at 16:15 Brussels time 👇

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European Ombudsman @ombudsman.europa.eu · 26d

The Ombudswoman has received and will now analyse the reply of @ec.europa.eu in her inquiry into how the Commission prepared a legislative proposal as part of its omnibus package of simplification measures.

🔗 www.ombudsman.europa.eu/news-documen...

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European Ombudsman @ombudsman.europa.eu · 26d

Earlier this week, Ombudswoman Anjinho delivered a speech at an event organised by @strasbourg-eu.bsky.social to celebrate the 30th anniversary of our institution.

Listen to what she has to say about the role of the Ombudsman and how our institution serves EU citizens 👇

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European Ombudsman @ombudsman.europa.eu · 28d

“Institutions may change, laws may be rewritten, technology may transform how we live. But what must never change is the promise that there will always be someone to ensure administration serves the people.” - Ombudswoman Anjinho at our 30th anniversary event, hosted by @strasbourg-eu.bsky.social.

European Ombudsman 30th anniversary event

Speech delivered during the event held at the Strasbourg town hall on 9 September 2025.

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European Ombudsman @ombudsman.europa.eu · 29d

🚋 Keep an eye out for a special tram in Strasbourg!

To celebrate our 30th anniversary, in collaboration with @strasbourg-eu.bsky.social which hosts our institution, Ombudswoman Anjinho has inaugurated a tram featuring our logo and values.

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European Ombudsman @ombudsman.europa.eu · Sep 4

Due to a pending case at the @eucourtofjustice.bsky.social where the same issues are raised, we are closing our inquiry into how the @ec.europa.eu did research on the impact of wolves in the EU.

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Ombudsman closes inquiry into how Commission did research on impact of wolves in EU due to pending court case

The European Ombudswoman has closed her inquiry into how the Europ...

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European Ombudsman @ombudsman.europa.eu · Aug 29

Did you know that the work of the European Ombudsman covers a broad range of topics?

#EO30years

🔗 www.ombudsman.europa.eu/webpub/2025/...

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European Ombudsman @ombudsman.europa.eu · Aug 27

How can we ensure European Citizens' Initiatives serve as a meaningful tool of democratic participation?

Look back at EU Ombudswoman Anjinho's keynote speech at the event organised by @goodlobbyprofs.bsky.social

🔗 www.ombudsman.europa.eu/speech/20591...

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European Ombudsman @ombudsman.europa.eu · Aug 20

Did you know that the European Ombudsman helps bridge the gap between the EU and its citizens?

Find out more in our webstory - www.ombudsman.europa.eu/webpub/2025/...

#EO30years

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European Ombudsman @ombudsman.europa.eu · Aug 18

Did you know that the European Ombudsman celebrates its 30th anniversary this year?

#EO30years

👉 www.ombudsman.europa.eu/webpub/2025/...

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European Ombudsman @ombudsman.europa.eu · Aug 13

We closed 427 inquiries in 2024 with the following results:

🤝61.1% solutions found or Ombudsman's suggestions accepted by institution
👍15.5% no maladministration
🚫 15.7% no further inquiry justified
👎 8% maladministration
⚖1.9% dealt with by a Court

European Ombudsman @ombudsman.europa.eu · Aug 12

Happy International Youth Day! The European Ombudsman is committed to ensuring youth voices are heard when it comes to shaping EU decision-making.

Relive EU Ombudswoman Anjinho's discussion with young people at the 2025 European Youth Event.

📺 Full panel - www.ombudsman.europa.eu/en/multimedi...

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European Ombudsman @ombudsman.europa.eu · Aug 11

In 2024, we received 2264 complaints and opened 415 inquiries.

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European Ombudsman @ombudsman.europa.eu · Aug 11

On average, it took less than 6 months for the Ombudsman to close a case.

50% of cases were closed within 3 months
36% of cases were closed within 3-12 months

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European Ombudsman @ombudsman.europa.eu · Aug 6

Our top inquiry topics in 2024:

🔍42.2% transparency and accountability
🙌 17.5% culture of service
👥 14.1% recruitment

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European Ombudsman @ombudsman.europa.eu · Aug 4

The European Ombudsman promotes good administration at EU level. We help citizens, organisations, and businesses solve issues they may encounter when dealing with the EU admin. We also proactively look into broader systemic issues.

Learn about our work 👉 www.ombudsman.europa.eu/en/doc/annua...

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European Ombudsman @ombudsman.europa.eu · Aug 1

Why is timely EU decision making important?

EU Ombudswoman Anjinho explains our inquiry into delays in the @ec.europa.eu authorisation process of dangerous chemicals 👇

Read more about the inquiry 👉
www.ombudsman.europa.eu/news-documen...

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European Ombudsman @ombudsman.europa.eu · Jul 29

🗞️ A new edition of the EO express is out now!

Read about the Ombudswoman's recent activities, the launch of her revolving doors inquiry, case updates, and positive changes in the EU administration stemming from our inquiries. 👇

www.ombudsman.europa.eu/news-documen...

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European Ombudsman @ombudsman.europa.eu · Jul 22

We welcome that, in line with our suggestions, @ec.europa.eu has agreed to record details about third parties paying for staff business trips, the costs involved, as well as its evaluation of any possible conflicts of interest.

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Commission implements measures on staff work trips paid for by third parties

The European Ombudsman driving positive change: European Ombudswoman Teresa Anjinho has welcomed the European Commission’s constructive e...

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European Ombudsman @ombudsman.europa.eu · Jul 16

In our letter, we have asked the Commission to provide a reply on the complaint, including clarifying why the infringement procedure has been ongoing for 12 years.

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European Ombudsman @ombudsman.europa.eu · Jul 16

We have opened an inquiry into @ec.europa.eu handling of an infringement procedure regarding Italy's failure to properly implement EU environmental laws at the Ilva steel plant in Taranto.

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How the European Commission is handling an infringement procedure against Italy concerning the implementation of the Industrial Emissions Directive and other applicable EU environmental law – INFR(2013)2177

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