European Ombudsman

'By standing together — as ombudsmen, as oversight bodies, as a bridge between institutions and citizens — we can help ensure that, even in times of uncertainty, governance in Europe evolves in a way that is not only efficient and effective, but also participatory and worthy of citizens’ trust.' – EU Ombudswoman Teresa Anjinho at Upholding Good Governance in Challenging Times: The Role of the Ombudsman, a conference organised by the Office of the Parliamentary Ombudsman - Malta to celebrate their 30th anniversary. Full speech – https://lnkd.in/e2-jxd7s

📣 Call for nominations! Ombudswoman Teresa Anjinho is pleased to announce that nominations for the 5th European Ombudsman Award for Good Administration are now open. ✅ Do you know of a project by EU civil servants that has had a positive impact on the life of EU citizens? 📅 Submit your nomination by 16 January 2026 and share the news with your network! 🏆 Prizes include: - Overall winner - Category-specific winners - Favourite project determined by a public vote! We look forward to celebrating the contributions of EU institutions to improving EU citizens’ lives. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/epjND5Sg #EOAward

It has been another busy month at the European Ombudsman! Catch up on the Ombudswoman's latest activities in this edition of The Debrief: 🚋 30th anniversary reception hosted by Ville et Eurométropole de Strasbourg and tram inauguration featuring our logo and values 🔍 News about inquiries 💬 Meeting with the European Parliament's Committee on Legal Affairs (JURI) 🤝 Welcoming the new cohort of trainees ✨ Stay tuned for more updates!

We have opened an inquiry into how the European Commission ensures transparency, inclusiveness, and accountability in the development of harmonised EU standards for artificial intelligence (AI). 👉 https://lnkd.in/eambp7Uy ℹ Harmonised standards help companies meet the safety requirements laid down in EU legislation for products marketed in the EU. The Ombudswoman's inquiry follows a complaint from a civil society organisation concerned by the fact that the standardisation bodies responsible for developing AI standards for the Commission are required to publicly disclose information about the individuals working on them. The complainant also argues that the Commission has failed to ensure a balanced representation of interests in the standardisation process.

At the European Parliament Legal Affairs Committee, Ombudswoman Teresa Anjinho discussed: 🔹our office's priorities 🔹urgent decision making, transparency, and public participation 🔹EU administrative law Read her full remarks: https://lnkd.in/eYScrEbA

We have launched an inquiry following a complaint regarding how the European Commission managed a request for access to documents related to a text message concerning trade negotiations with Mercosur countries.

✨We are delighted to welcome our new trainees in Strasbourg and Brussels! Over the coming year, they will support our mission to help citizens as well as promote good administration and strengthen transparency across the EU institutions. Traineeships at the European Ombudsman provide a great opportunity for young professionals to develop their skills and gain hands-on experience working in an EU body. We wish them a productive, enriching, and rewarding experience.

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

Earlier this week, Ombudswoman Anjinho delivered a speech at an event organised by Ville et Eurométropole de Strasbourg 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 👇

"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 that administration serves the people." Ombudswoman Teresa Anjinho opened the celebrations for the 30th anniversary of the European Ombudsman, at an event hosted Ville et Eurométropole de Strasbourg. This year's milestone is not only a moment to look back on 30 years of promoting transparency, accountability, and fairness, but also an opportunity to reaffirm the Ombudsman’s commitment to serving European citizens. Full speech 👉 https://lnkd.in/eRCDviVi