New Statute for the European Ombudsman

by name voted on 23.06.2021

Summary

A new regulation establishing the Statute of the European Ombudsman to modernize its duties and enhance its independence.

9 23.06.2021

Other

justice

human rights

european union

administrative law

public administration

Key points

The regulation establishes a new legal framework for the European Ombudsman's duties, replacing older decisions.
Any EU citizen or person residing in a Member State can lodge a complaint regarding maladministration.
The Ombudsman is empowered to start investigations on their own initiative, especially in cases of systemic issues.
New rules are set for accessing classified information, ensuring the Ombudsman can conduct thorough inquiries while respecting security protocols.

Vote

PPE

S&D

Renew

Verts/ALE

ID

ECR

The Left

NI

Total

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

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