Summary
This regulation updates the Statute of the European Ombudsman, enhancing its powers to investigate maladministration and protect whistleblowers. 10 12.02.2019
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transport
human rights
civil service
european union
administrative law
public administration
Key points
- The regulation updates the legal framework for the European Ombudsman to comply with current EU treaties.
- The Ombudsman is granted the power to conduct strategic inquiries on their own initiative to address systemic issues.
- The Ombudsman must submit an annual report to the European Parliament, including an assessment of how well institutions comply with recommendations.
- New provisions require the Ombudsman to monitor how EU institutions handle harassment and to provide expert advice in these cases.
Documents (PDFs)
REPORT on a draft regulation of the European Parliament laying down the regulations and general conditions governing the performance of the Ombudsman’s duties (Statute of the European Ombudsman) and repealing Decision 94/262/ECSC, EC, Euratom
Regulations and general conditions governing the performance of the Ombudsman’s duties (Statute of the European Ombudsman)
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