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

Following our inquiry into how @EU_Commission manages staff business trips, we propose that third party contributions to such trips are recorded when the initial trip request is made. ombudsman.europa.eu/decision/19790…

We've found maladministration for @EU_Commission delay (17 months) in replying to a request for documents concerning a project funded under the EU Trust Fund for Africa. We continue to urge the Commission to improve its handling of public access requests ombudsman.europa.eu/decision/19789…

"Imagine 600 people drowning at once. 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁 '𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿'—they are us, just in a different place. On #InternationalMigrantsDay, watch this heartfelt conversation between @EUombudsman Emily O'Reilly and ETF Director @pilvitorsti #18December #MigrantsDay

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🆕Teresa Anjinho elected new @EUombudsman for a five-year mandate, backed by 344 MEPs in a secret plenary vote. 📰Press release to follow.

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. ombudsman.europa.eu/news-document/…

🚨At ca. 12.30 CET, MEPs will elect the new @EUOmbudsman for a five-year mandate by secret ballot, with six candidates vying for the position. 📺Follow the vote live here: multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/webstreamin… @Europarl_EN @EuroParlPress #EPlenary

Today, Ombudsman Emily O'Reilly presented the Office's activities to MEPs in #EPlenary. With her mandate drawing to a close, she outlined the positive developments in transparency, ethics and accountability she has witnessed in the EU administration. 🗨️ ombudsman.europa.eu/speech/197285?…

Today, 🇪🇺 Ombudsman Emily O'Reilly will address #EPlenary to present our work and the positive impact it has on the EU administration. 📺 Follow live at about 17:30 CET: multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/webstreamin… 📖 Our 2023 annual report: ombudsman.europa.eu/doc/annual-rep…

Following an inquiry related to a pesticides workshop attended by industry, we have asked @EU_Commission 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

Today, Emily O'Reilly gave a keynote speech at the launch of the book 'The European Ombudsman Investigated – From Old Battles to New Challenges' at @lawinmaastricht 🗨️ ombudsman.europa.eu/speech/197151?… 📖 bloomsbury.com/uk/european-om…

In reply to our questions on how it deals with EU law infringement complaints, @EU_commission detailed a series of measures improving communication and delays. We welcome the measures already taken and encourage it to continue to make improvements. 📌 ombudsman.europa.eu/case/65549?utm…

📚Book Launch! Join 🇪🇺 Ombudsman Emily O'Reilly, co-editors, and other experts for the launch of an open-access book that explores the evolution of the European Ombudsman, focusing on current challenges and future perspectives. 📖 bloomsbury.com/uk/european-om… Info & registration 👇

We also found that there is no systematic review of the financial interests of experts. We therefore suggested that @EU_Commission asks candidate experts to complete a detailed declaration, including financial and family interests.

We found that, when assessing potential conflicts of interests of external experts evaluating projects under the European Defence Fund, @EU_Commission relies mainly on info submitted by these experts. We encourage it to proactively look for other sources. ombudsman.europa.eu/case/64921?utm…

We have made a set of proposals to help @EU_Commission ensure the use of AI in its decision making is transparent, ethical and accountable. ombudsman.europa.eu/news-document/…

We have asked both institutions to: ◾ promptly disclose legislative documents even if this leads to external pressure ◾ refuse access only in truly exceptional circumstances ◾ inform third parties who submit documents during law-making that these may be disclosed

We have asked @EU_Commission and @EUCouncil 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 (@EUCourtPress).