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Information about the European Ombudsman, the institution and its staff.
Here you can find our Annual Report highlighting our work over 2023
Our annual management plans presenting how we plan to deliver our strategy for the coming year
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The Ombudsman investigates complaints about maladministration and looks into broader systemic issues with the EU institutions.
Inquiries into issues of public importance
Find out at a glance how it all works
Information and guidance on the right of public access to EU documents
The Ombudsman can help people, businesses or organisations facing problems with the EU’s administration. This section explains under what circumstances and how.
Press releases, news, publications, multimedia, calendar and events, and media contacts.
Award for Good Administration: call for nominations to open in October
Ethics standards in the EU administration
Oath Speech of new European Ombudsman, Teresa Anjinho
Watch this video and find out more about what the European Ombudsman does
You have a complaint against an EU institution or body?