📣 Nominations for our 5th Award for Good Administration are still open: apply by 16 January 2026! ✨ The award is open to team projects by EU staff that have had a positive impact on the life of citizens 🏆 Winners will be announced in June 2026 👉 www.ombudsman.europa.eu/news-documen... #EOaward

🗞️ A new edition of the EO express newsletter is out now! Read about our latest work, including findings of maladministration related to urgent EU law-making, new inquiries into AI standards and access to documents, as well as the launch of the Ombudsman Office Strategy for 2025–2029.

As our 30th anniversary year comes to a close, Ombudswoman Anjinho visited our exhibition on this theme at the @europarl.europa.eu in Strasbourg. It features the history of our institution, areas of work, and the women and men that have led it over the years. www.ombudsman.europa.eu/webpub/2025/...

Key developments for the EU Ombudswoman and her Office in this edition of The Debrief are: 📄 Findings in three @ec.europa.eu urgent decision making cases including #Omnibus I 📊 Our 5-year strategy 🤝 The 2025 ENO conference 🏛️Meetings with @europarl.europa.eu committees Watch the latest edition 👇

As we celebrate 25 years of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, EU Ombudswoman Anjinho noted that the Charter has now become a crucial pillar of our Union at a conference marking the anniversary, organised by @ec.europa.eu , @eu2025dk.bsky.social and the European Agency for Fundamental rights.

For our 30th anniversary, we looked back at our inquiries related to good management of EU funds. Over the years we have helped to oversee the EU administration’s handling of grants and procurement. But what does that look like in practice? Our inquiry officer Francesca breaks it down for you 👇

🎉 Happy 70th Birthday to the European Flag! 🇪🇺 #OnThisDay the flag was adopted by the @coe.int Committee of Ministers. It became the flag of the EU in 1985. Symbolising the EU and Europe more broadly, it stands for the values and shared identity of millions of Europeans united in their diversity!

What is the role of public administrations and of ombudsmen in ensuring efficient and effective cross-border healthcare in Europe? 📽️ Watch this clip and read Ombudswoman Anjinho's speech at the panel debate on this topic held by @sant.europarl.europa.eu 👇 www.ombudsman.europa.eu/speech/21637...

Earlier this week, Ombudswoman Anjinho spoke at @peti.europarl.europa.eu's Workshop on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and presented the work of her Office in this crucial area. 💬 www.ombudsman.europa.eu/speech/21637... This is what she said about disability rights and their protection 👇

Very good meeting with European Ombudswoman Teresa Anjinho to reinforce cooperation between our institutions. The @eib.org Group is committed to the highest standards of transparency and accountability in activities and projects, fostering trust inside the EU and around the world.

Today, Ombudswoman Anjinho held fruitful exchanges with @europarl.europa.eu Members: - Rule of law at @libe.europarl.europa.eu - Rights of persons with disabilities at @peti.europarl.europa.eu - Access to cross-border healthcare at @sant.europarl.europa.eu www.ombudsman.europa.eu/en/speeches?...

We have found a number of procedural shortcomings in how @ec.europa.eu prepared legislative proposals that it considered urgent. The proposals concerned: ☑️ Corporate sustainability (Omnibus I) ☑️ Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) ☑️ Countering migrant smuggling www.ombudsman.europa.eu/press-releas...

“Women in public leadership roles increasingly face online abuse, often leading them to withdraw from public life or not to enter it all. This is not just a women’s issue, it is an issue for democracy", says Ombudswoman Anjinho on International Day for Elimination of #ViolenceAgainstWomen.

In closing the 2025 #ENOnetwork conference, Ombudswoman Anjinho underlined its contributions to strengthening the Network's core mission and adapting it to challenging times.

'Ombudsmen advocate not only for individual administrative justice but also for a culture of fairness and service in public administration. The people matter, truth counts, and public service must have practical meaning.' - Ombudswoman Anjinho at #ENOnetwork conference.

The launch of the Award for Good Administration, inquiry openings, and outreach activities were a key focus for the Ombudswoman and her Office this Autumn. Watch the latest edition of The Debrief with EU Ombudswoman Anjinho 👇

"Ombudsmen seek transparency, accountability, and citizen-friendliness in public administrations. Just as journalists turn complex ideas into clear and relatable language, we ask public admins to explain their actions, act in public interest, and stay open to scrutiny" - Ombudswoman Teresa Anjinho

The EU Ombudswoman is proud to present the Office's 2025-2029 strategy. The new strategy focuses on building bridges between citizens and the EU institutions by: ☑️ Strengthening trust in democratic governance ✅ Ensuring the highest standards of good administration Check our scrollable web story 👇

Clarity in communication is vital. 'By adopting plain language, avoiding jargon, and making information more accessible, we can make sure that the future of the EU is not just shaped 𝘧𝘰𝘳 our citizens, but actively shaped 𝘣𝘺 them' - EU Ombudswoman at @europarl.europa.eu "Clear Language" Conference

We have found unreasonable that @ec.europa.eu applied a general presumption of non-disclosure to a risk assessment report drawn up by the social media platform X under the Digital Services Act #DSA. 🧵 1/3

Did you know that the European Ombudsman is responsible for coordinating the European Network of Ombudsmen? Launched in 1996, this informal network helps ombudsmen and similar bodies exchange information on EU law and policy, and share best practices.

'It is crucial that we find a way to balance the need to react swiftly and effectively to global events with the democratic and economic requirements to ensure meaningful citizen inclusion and a stable environment for businesses.' - EU Ombudswoman at the World Economic Forum

Earlier this week, Ombudswoman Anjinho met with @defensordelpueblo.es Ángel Gabilondo for a constructive discussion on the importance of upholding 🇪🇺 citizens' rights and ombudsmen cooperation through the European Network of Ombudsmen.

"As Ombudswoman, I want to lead by example — not only by ensuring that the EU admin promotes gender-sensitive policies, acts transparently, and addresses discrimination, but also making sure that my own office stands as a model of inclusivity" - Teresa Anjinho at the Forbes women of influence summit

At a conference organised by the Maltese Parliamentary Ombudsman, Ombudswoman Anjinho called for ombudsmen to ensure that governance in Europe evolves in a way that is not only efficient and effective, but also participatory and worthy of citizens’ trust. link.europa.eu/mBPTKX

Ombudswoman Anjinho is pleased to announce that nominations for the Award for Good Administration #EOaward are now open! 🏅 Know a project with a positive impact on EU citizens? Or contributed to an interesting project yourself? Submit nominations by 16 Jan 👉 www.ombudsman.europa.eu/news-documen...

🆕 The Debrief with Ombudswoman Anjinho This edition highlights: 🔸 30th anniversary celebrations hosted by the @strasbourg-eu.bsky.social 🔸 News about inquiries 🔸 Meeting with the @juri.europarl.europa.eu Committee 🔸 Welcoming new trainees

We have opened an inquiry into how the @ec.europa.eu ensures transparency, inclusiveness, and accountability in the development of harmonised EU standards for artificial intelligence (AI).

At the @juri.europarl.europa.eu Committee, Ombudswoman Anjinho discussed our office's priorities, the importance of citizen participation in decision making, and the merits of an EU administrative law. Her full remarks: www.ombudsman.europa.eu/en/speech/en...

We have launched an inquiry following a complaint regarding how @ec.europa.eu managed a request for access to documents related to a text message concerning trade negotiations with Mercosur countries.

Today, EU Ombudswoman Teresa Anjinho will discuss better law-making and some of our ongoing inquiries with members of the JURI committee. 📺 Follow live here, starting at 16:15 Brussels time 👇

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. 🔗 www.ombudsman.europa.eu/news-documen...

Earlier this week, Ombudswoman Anjinho delivered a speech at an event organised by @strasbourg-eu.bsky.social 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 administration serves the people.” - Ombudswoman Anjinho at our 30th anniversary event, hosted by @strasbourg-eu.bsky.social.

🚋 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.

Due to a pending case at the @eucourtofjustice.bsky.social where the same issues are raised, we are closing our inquiry into how the @ec.europa.eu did research on the impact of wolves in the EU. www.ombudsman.europa.eu/news-documen...

Did you know that the work of the European Ombudsman covers a broad range of topics? #EO30years 🔗 www.ombudsman.europa.eu/webpub/2025/...

How can we ensure European Citizens' Initiatives serve as a meaningful tool of democratic participation? Look back at EU Ombudswoman Anjinho's keynote speech at the event organised by @goodlobbyprofs.bsky.social 🔗 www.ombudsman.europa.eu/speech/20591...

Did you know that the European Ombudsman helps bridge the gap between the EU and its citizens? Find out more in our webstory - www.ombudsman.europa.eu/webpub/2025/... #EO30years

Did you know that the European Ombudsman celebrates its 30th anniversary this year? #EO30years 👉 www.ombudsman.europa.eu/webpub/2025/...

Happy International Youth Day! The European Ombudsman is committed to ensuring youth voices are heard when it comes to shaping EU decision-making. Relive EU Ombudswoman Anjinho's discussion with young people at the 2025 European Youth Event. 📺 Full panel - www.ombudsman.europa.eu/en/multimedi...

The European Ombudsman promotes good administration at EU level. We help citizens, organisations, and businesses solve issues they may encounter when dealing with the EU admin. We also proactively look into broader systemic issues. Learn about our work 👉 www.ombudsman.europa.eu/en/doc/annua...

Why is timely EU decision making important? EU Ombudswoman Anjinho explains our inquiry into delays in the @ec.europa.eu authorisation process of dangerous chemicals 👇 Read more about the inquiry 👉 www.ombudsman.europa.eu/news-documen...

🗞️ A new edition of the EO express is out now! Read about the Ombudswoman's recent activities, the launch of her revolving doors inquiry, case updates, and positive changes in the EU administration stemming from our inquiries. 👇 www.ombudsman.europa.eu/news-documen...

We welcome that, in line with our suggestions, @ec.europa.eu has agreed to record details about third parties paying for staff business trips, the costs involved, as well as its evaluation of any possible conflicts of interest. www.ombudsman.europa.eu/news-documen...

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. 🧵 1/2

Following our inquiry, @ec.europa.eu has agreed to implement measures to ensure that external experts evaluating project proposals for the European Defence Fund (EDF) are free of conflicts of interest. We welcome the efforts by the Commission to strengthen its integrity rules in this area.

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. 🧵 1/2

Today marks 30 years since the European Parliament elected its first Ombudsman, Jacob Söderman, who started our Office on its mission to enhance transparency, ethics, and accountability in the EU administration. Read more on our work and history 👇 #EO30years