european ombudsman and the european ‘demos’
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European Ombudsman
European Ombudsmanand the European ‘demos’? Constitutional Affairs Committee, European Parliament
March 20th 2017
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European Ombudsman
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Ms. Emily O’Reilly
Former Ombudsman & Information Commissioner (IE)
Elected in 2013 by EP
Independent
Office created in Maastricht Treaty (1992)
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European Ombudsman
EU citizenship - Article 20 TFEU
1. Citizenship of the Union is hereby established...
2. Citizens of the Union shall enjoy the following rights...:
(a) the right to move...;
(b) the right to vote...;
(c) the right to enjoy protection of the diplomatic and consular authorities...;
(d) the right to petition the European Parliament, to apply to the European Ombudsman....
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European Ombudsman
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Our Mission
“…to serve democracy by working with the institutions of the EU to create a more
effective, accountable, transparent and ethical administration.”
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European Ombudsman
~2000 complaints a year from citizens, MEPs, companies, civil society, academics...
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European Ombudsman
Can we create a ‘demos’?
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European ‘demos’?
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European Ombudsman
How to develop a European ‘demos’?
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European Elections 2019?
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How to develop a European ‘demos’?
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How to develop a European ‘demos’?
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Focus on freedom of movement but only 3% of citizens live in another MS!
Charter of Fundamental Rights as focus of Europeans’ rights?
Would the MS agree?!
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How to develop a European ‘demos’?
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Ombudsman’s work under Charter... Right to good administration (Art 41) Right to access documents (Art 42) Right to complain (Art 43)
250 Ombudsman inquiries/year: EU legislative transparency Lobbying ethics/transparency Regulation 1049/2001 Infringement complaints Contract/tender problems etc...
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European Ombudsman
Thank you!
@EUOmbudsman
@aidanosullivan