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➕ ...and much more!

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@EU_Careers

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EUombudsman/status/1552285962876686336

.@EU_Commission opened an infringement case against 🇩🇪over 13 years ago, following complaints by 2 retail companies - remains unclear when procedure will close. This significant delay is unreasonable and we ask EC to take next steps without further delay: https://www.ombudsman.europa.eu/en/doc/correspondence/en/158615?utm_source=some_EO&utm_medium=tw_organic&utm_campaign=retail_germany_ikea_decathlon

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EUombudsman/status/1549762221693194240

Following our initiative looking into how the EU ensures respect for #humanrights clauses in trade agreements, we suggest that @Trade_EU set up a new complaint-handling portal.

📌 https://www.ombudsman.europa.eu/en/doc/correspondence/en/158519?utm_source=some_EO&utm_medium=twitter_organic&utm_campaign=trade_humanrights

#EVFTA

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EUombudsman/status/1549308829862547456

Interest in how #EUrecoveryfunds are spent in Member States is high and we have several ongoing #accesstodocuments inquiries. We welcome @EU_Commission's willingness to take our suggestions into account and to increase proactive publication of docs.

https://www.ombudsman.europa.eu/en/case/en/59363?utm_source=some_EO&utm_medium=twitter_organic&utm_campaign=recovery_fund_spending

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EUombudsman/status/1549029583801835520

🗞️The latest edition of the EO express is out now!

Read up on our recent activities, including inquiry openings, key findings, and speeches + subscribe to get the next edition delivered to your inbox📨

🔗 https://www.ombudsman.europa.eu/en/news-document/en/158384?utm_source=some_EO&utm_medium=twitter_organic&utm_campaign=eo_express

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EUombudsman/status/1548940407039373313

🔴 PRESS RELEASE - Given how @EU_Commission handled this issue and has still not even clarified whether messages concerning a major vaccine purchase deal exist, we confirm our finding of maladministration.

📌 http://ombudsman.europa.eu/press-release/158303?utm_source=some_EO&utm_medium=tw_organic&utm_campaign=text-messages-decision

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EUombudsman/status/1547492379623571456

See also our checklist for EU officials, aimed at giving practical guidance on interactions with lobbyists. #UberFiles
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RT @EUombudsman: Dos & Don’ts list is a tool for public officials to ensure that #lobbying is carried out in an appropriate manner https://www.ombudsman.europa.eu/doc/correspondence/en/79435

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EUombudsman/status/1547198249995567105

We have asked @EU_Commission how it ensures #fundamentalrights protection in EU-funded migration management centres in Greece 🇬🇷

📌 http://www.ombudsman.europa.eu/en/news-document/en/158299?utm_source=some_EO&utm_medium=tw_organic&utm_campaign=greece-migration-fundamentalrights

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EUombudsman/status/1547139649881231361

.@EU_Commission has replied to our findings concerning an access request to text messages between @vonderleyen and the CEO of a pharma company about a #COVID19 vaccine contract.

Our initial analysis is that the reply is problematic on several points.

📌 http://ombudsman.europa.eu/en/case/en/59777?utm_source=some_EO&utm_medium=tw_organic&utm_campaign=text-messages

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EUombudsman/status/1542056335449198592

We have asked @EUCouncil to give faster access to legislative documents.

This follows its decision to give access to Member States' opinions on the #DigitalMarketsAct – but over a year after the initial request, and after the end of negotiations.

🔗 http://ombudsman.europa.eu/en/news-document/en/157774?utm_source=some_EO&utm_medium=tw_organic&utm_campaign=DMA-transparency

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EUombudsman/status/1542078973273948161

.@EU_Commission has replied to our findings concerning an access request to text messages between @vonderleyen and the CEO of a pharma company about a #COVID19 vaccine contract.

Our initial analysis is that the reply is problematic on several points.

📌 http://ombudsman.europa.eu/en/case/en/59777?utm_source=some_EO&utm_medium=tw_organic&utm_campaign=text-messages

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EUombudsman/status/1542056335449198592

We regret @EUCouncil's continued refusal to grant wider access to a legal opinion on the EU-UK trade agreement after #Brexit, and confirm our finding of maladministration.

📌 http://ombudsman.europa.eu/en/case/en/59170?utm_source=some_EO&utm_medium=tw_organic&utm_campaign=EU-UK_trade_council

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EUombudsman/status/1539156927011233792

RT @Consigli_Reg: 👥Questa mattina si è tenuta l’Assemblea Plenaria della @Consigli_Reg in modalità mista.

🇪🇺 La riunione si è aperta con l’audizione della Mediatrice europea Emily O’ Reilly, incentrata sul ruolo dell’@EUombudsman in tempi di crisi.

#mediatoreeuropeo #ombudsman

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🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EUombudsman/status/1538924692207198214

🗨️ "Even if media attention wanes and ‘war fatigue’ begins to set in among the population, Ombudsmen must continue to do all that they can for those in need," - 🇪🇺 Ombudsman O'Reilly at @Consigli_Reg Assembly.

Full speech: http://ombudsman.europa.eu/en/speech/en/157392?utm_source=some_eo&utm_medium=tw_organic&utm_campaign=ombudsmen-helping-refugees_speech

#StandWithUkraine
#ENOnetwork

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EUombudsman/status/1538917434656182272

RT @masilba: Oggi @EUombudsman partecipa alla ruonione della conferenza delle assemblee legislative regioniali @Consigli_Reg. Il tema: il ruolo dei difensori civici in tempi di crisi

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EUombudsman/status/1538817248667881472

We welcome that @Frontex has followed our suggestions to improve the #accessibility of its complaints mechanism for potential victims of #fundamentalrights violations.

The letter from Frontex: http://ombudsman.europa.eu/en/case/en/57955?utm_source=tw_organic&utm_medium=some_EO&utm_campaign=frontex_complaint-mechanism-OI

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EUombudsman/status/1536360855083880449

RT @k_roovers: .⁦@EUombudsman⁩ opening speech mentions her inquiry on #revolvingdoors: if citizens perceive that the civil service serves as a stepping stone to lucrative private sector jobs, they may ask: “Whose interests are being served?” #HATVP

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EUombudsman/status/1534820299191066625

RT @HATVP: #Éthique #PFUE2022 -🎙️ "The administration always tries to do the link between the superficially small acts and the bigger picture. Citizens should trust the Commitment of public officials to the public good" @EUombudsman

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EUombudsman/status/1534820229477502976

"The EU must recognise its global role in strengthening open democracies by living up to the highest standards, and leading by example." – 🇪🇺 Ombudsman Emily O'Reilly at #PFUE2022
@HATVP

Full speech 🗨️ http://ombudsman.europa.eu/en/speech/en/156979?utm_source=some_EO&utm_medium=tw_organic&utm_campaign=PFUE2022

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EUombudsman/status/1534819783316844546

RT @EP_President: Citizens expect the EU to maintain highest standards in ethics, transparency & administration.

Thank you @EUombudsman O'Reilly for the Annual Report. And for your commitment in ensuring that 🇪🇺 is effective, accessible to citizens & leaving a positive impact on people's lives.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EUombudsman/status/1534212748694982656