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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.

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🚋 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.

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 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

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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Ombudswoman launches broad inquiry into how EU agencies handle revolving doors Ombudswoman launches broad inquiry into how EU agencies handle revolving doors

We have launched an inquiry into how EU agencies handle ‘revolving doors’ — when public officials move to the private sector.

As a first step, we have asked a selection of 15 agencies for a list of recent cases concerning board members and senior staff, and info on what policies they have in place.

We have asked @ec.europa.eu for detailed explanations on why a series of procedural steps - foreseen under internal rules - were not followed when preparing the #omnibus legislative package to simplify EU sustainability rules for businesses.

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Ombudswoman Anjinho in an interesting discussion today with journalists at the dataharvest conference on the role of @ombudsman.europa.eu, the importance of rules on access to EU documents, and on having a culture of integrity in public administrations

We have opened an inquiry concerning how @ec.europa.eu prepared a legislative proposal as part of its omnibus package of simplification measures.

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On Europe Day today, we mark 75 years of unity and cooperation — a journey that began with the Schuman Declaration in 1950.

To celebrate this milestone, we asked our colleagues what Europe means to them.

Here is what they said 🗨️

#EuropeDay

'To be effective, it's important to be seen, and to be heard.' – Watch Ombudsman Teresa Anjinho as she reflects on her first month in office and highlights the importance of engaging with citizens, civil society, and EU institutions.

We just published our 2024 annual report!

Find out more about our work and key results in this short thread and on our website.

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At today's High-level Conference for Ombudsperson Institutions and National Human Rights Institutions (NHRI) organised by @coe.int, EU Ombudsman Anjinho spoke about the importance of defending the rule of law in Europe.

Read her speech here: www.ombudsman.europa.eu/speech/20166...

Apt that the first formal speaking engagement of @ombudsman.europa.eu is on participatory democracy. An important message on how the European Citizens’ Initiative needs to be more accessible and more visible. 👇

A strong message and one that unfortunately needs to be said louder than ever #InternationalWomensDay 👇

At her swearing-in ceremony, Ombudsman Anjinho notes that while governance is evolving, fundamental rights must never pay the price of progress 👇

This is a great opportunity- trainees at @ombudsman.europa.eu are fully involved in meaningful work and projects. Still plenty of time to get those CVs ready!

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.

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#EUCareers

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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

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📚 www.ombudsman.europa.eu/case/63908?u...

This is a great resource for aspiring and experienced access-to-EU-documenters! Check it out 👇

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...

The Commission should also record any assessment it makes of conflicts of interest risks in relation to work travel by staff.

The new EO express is out! Read it for all the latest @ombudsman.europa.eu news, including the election of the new Ombudsman, recent inquiry developments, and speeches. www.ombudsman.europa.eu/en/news-docu...

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.

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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

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Important suggestions by @ombudsman.europa.eu for maintaining public oversight and accountability on the EU administration’s use of AI 👇

We have asked @ec.europa.eu and @eucouncil.bsky.social to improve compliance with EU case law on access to legislative documents.

Arguments relied on by both institutions to justify refusing access to documents have been dismissed by the EU Court.

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Today at the European Parliament Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, EU Ombudsman Emily O'Reilly spoke about her role, strategic inquiries and high-profile investigations.

www.ombudsman.europa.eu/en/speech/en...

EU Ombudsman Emily O'Reilly highlighted our work in ensuring equal rights for people with disabilities at the European Parliament Committee on Petitions annual workshop on the rights of people with disabilities.

www.ombudsman.europa.eu/en/speech/en...

The European Ombudsman is now on Bluesky- follow for all things transparency, accountability and ethics related in the EU administration