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European Ombudsman @ombudsman.europa.eu · 08/10/2026

This new edition of the Debrief with Ombudswoman Anjinho brings you 3 recent developments from the Office concerning how the European Commission interacts with tobacco lobbyists, access to EU documents and better law-making.

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European Ombudsman @ombudsman.europa.eu · 06/10/2026

In a discussion with the @netzwerk-ebd.de, Ombudswoman Anjinho spoke about the vital role civil society plays in democracy, the importance of upholding procedures that guarantee fair and accountable decision-making, and the role of her Office as a bridge between citizens and the EU institutions.

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European Ombudsman @ombudsman.europa.eu · 06/10/2026

Speaking at an event in Berlin on transparency and democracy organised by Investigate Europe, Ombudswoman Anjinho emphasised that the transition from an analogue EU administration to a digital one must be a principled one and called for a reform of the law on access to EU documents.

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European Ombudsman @ombudsman.europa.eu · 30/09/2026

In the Legal Affairs Committee, Ombudswoman Anjinho stressed the need for transparent, evidence-based, and inclusive decision-making, even in urgent situations. She underlined that participatory democracy is key for public trust and keeping law-making accountable. link.europa.eu/X6dRfR

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European Ombudsman @ombudsman.europa.eu · 28/09/2026

🎊✨Happy international day for universal access to information!⁣ European citizens have the right to access documents held by the EU institutions, bodies, and agencies. Learn more about the European Ombudsman’s role in upholding this right.

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European Ombudsman @ombudsman.europa.eu · 26/09/2026

🇪🇺🎉Happy European Day of Languages! Today we celebrate Europe’s rich linguistic and cultural diversity. The European Ombudsman works to reinforce the right of citizens to communicate and receive assistance from the EU institutions in their own language. Let’s celebrate the languages that connect us!

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European Ombudsman @ombudsman.europa.eu · 15/09/2026

Preventing and managing conflicts of interest is essential for ensuring an impartial EU administration and maintaining public trust in the EU. See how our work has contributed to bringing about change in this area and others 👉 www.ombudsman.europa.eu/webpub/2026/...

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European Ombudsman @ombudsman.europa.eu · 14/09/2026

If ‘revolving doors’, the movement of EU officials to related work in the private sector, are not properly managed, public trust in the EU may be undermined. Through a number of inquiries, we have helped raise awareness and improve how the EU institutions manage this important issue.

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European Ombudsman @ombudsman.europa.eu · 14/09/2026

EU institutions have a set of ethics rules to protect their integrity and ensure transparency.⁣ ⁣ Our task is to monitor their implementation and to promote high ethics standards in the EU administration.⁣ 🔗 Find out more in our explainer: link.europa.eu/HttFgp See our work in the area of ethics👇

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European Ombudsman @ombudsman.europa.eu · 28/08/2026

This week, at the European Summer Course in Pamplona, Ombudswoman Anjinho explained our Office’s role and spoke about the importance of people being able to shape EU decisions as a way of further increasing a sense of European identity.

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European Ombudsman @ombudsman.europa.eu · 27/08/2026

Ombudswoman Anjinho explains our recent finding concerning the preparation of legislative proposals that the European Commission deemed urgent. She highlights that an agile EU administration can go hand-in-hand with high standards in law-making👇

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European Ombudsman @ombudsman.europa.eu · 24/08/2026

Early this year, Ombudswoman Anjinho addressed the New Economy Forum’s ‘Forum Europa: Ideas to Strengthen the Union', emphasising that transparency is a fundamental right. Full speech - link.europa.eu/MnkBrY

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European Ombudsman @ombudsman.europa.eu · 21/08/2026

Participatory democracy in action: giving citizens the opportunity to help shape a symbol of our shared identity. 💶 Discover the 10 design proposals presented by the European Central Bank What's your favourite? Share your opinion in the survey: surveys.ecb.europa.eu/10b/oureuro

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European Ombudsman @ombudsman.europa.eu · 19/08/2026

EU Ombudswoman Anjinho explains our own-initiative inquiry into how EU agencies deal with ‘revolving door’ cases - the movement of EU officials to related work in the private sector. 📝 See our good practice guidelines on transparency, decision-making, staff training and more: link.europa.eu/tJkrYg

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European Ombudsman @ombudsman.europa.eu · 17/08/2026

ICYMI, in June we celebrated good administration across EU Institutions at the 2026 #EOAwards ceremony. Europol won for a game designed to help children learn how to stay safe online. Prizes in 4 categories were also awarded, as was a public vote winner. 🏅 link.europa.eu/FYvVhV

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European Ombudsman @ombudsman.europa.eu · 12/08/2026

Happy International Youth Day! Young people are Europe’s future. We are committed to listening to your views and promoting your participation in democratic life. We aim to ensure transparency, accountability and good administration for everyone, including the next generation.

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European Ombudsman @ombudsman.europa.eu · 11/08/2026

In 2025, we closed 405 inquiries: 🤝 63% solutions found or Ombudsman's suggestions accepted 📤 15.1% no further inquiries justified 👍18.3% no maladministration 👎4.2% maladministration

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European Ombudsman @ombudsman.europa.eu · 11/08/2026

The largest percentage of complaints we closed were about #transparency and #accountability, followed by culture of service and proper management of infringement procedures. Statistics on other topics are available in our full annual report: www.ombudsman.europa.eu/doc/annual-r...

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European Ombudsman @ombudsman.europa.eu · 07/08/2026

Last year, the average length of an inquiry was under six months, with half of all inquiries closed within 3 months.

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European Ombudsman @ombudsman.europa.eu · 07/08/2026

In 2025, we handled 3490 complaints, a 54% increase compared to 2024, and opened 492 inquiries, a 19% increase.

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European Ombudsman @ombudsman.europa.eu · 03/08/2026

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

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European Ombudsman @ombudsman.europa.eu · 14/07/2026

With urgent law-making becoming more frequent, it is vital that speed does not come at the expense of transparent, evidence-based and inclusive decision-making. Ombudswoman Anjinho explains our recent finding concerning the preparation of urgent legislative proposals by the European Commission👇

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European Ombudsman @ombudsman.europa.eu · 07/07/2026

Today in Strasbourg, the city that hosts the seat of our Office, Ombudswoman Anjinho met Mayor Catherine Trautmann to discuss good administration in the EU and the importance of the ENO network as we celebrate its 30 years.

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European Ombudsman @ombudsman.europa.eu · 03/07/2026

June was a busy month. This edition of the Debrief with Ombudswoman Anjinho looks back at the winners of the 2026 #EOAward, key inquiry developments related to urgent law making, and retaining text messages between Commissioners and national leaders, as well as her visit to Slovenia.

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European Ombudsman @ombudsman.europa.eu · 03/07/2026

Earlier this week, the 2026 Award for Good Administration ceremony took place at the Solvay Bibliothèque in Brussels where the category, public vote, and overall award winners were announced. Congratulations to all 48 projects, keep up the good work! #EOAward 🏆 link.europa.eu/QJ8mdM

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European Ombudsman @ombudsman.europa.eu · 30/06/2026

The 2026 #EOAward 🏆 overall winner is @europol.europa.eu for Cyber Defenders: Building digital resilience through a Roblox game! The project helps children build digital resilience by teaching them safe online behaviour and critical thinking 👮 🎮 👏 Congratulations!

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European Ombudsman @ombudsman.europa.eu · 30/06/2026

The results of the #EOAward 🏆 public vote are in! With over 12 000 votes cast 🗳️, you have chosen...🎊 The European Climate Pact! Well-done to the entire team at @euenvironmentandclimate.ec.europa.eu Congratulations!

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European Ombudsman @ombudsman.europa.eu · 30/06/2026

In the excellence in open administration category, it was the interinstitutional project by @consilium.europa.eu, @europarl.europa.eu, and @ec.europa.eu 🥇 who took the prize! Thank you for your work on the EU Law Tracker 💐

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European Ombudsman @ombudsman.europa.eu · 30/06/2026

Shout-out to the @ec.europa.eu DG EAC for winning an #EOAward 🏆 in diversity and inclusion for their project DiscoverEU Inclusion Action. Keep up the good work - well done! 🎉

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European Ombudsman @ombudsman.europa.eu · 30/06/2026

A round of applause for @euenvironmentandclimate.ec.europa.eu, our excellence in citizen/civil society participation category winner! 🥳 Thank you for the European Climate Pact 🌱! 🇪🇺 🙏 #EOAward 🏆

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European Ombudsman @ombudsman.europa.eu · 30/06/2026

The #EOAward 🏆 for excellence in technological innovation and the use of AI goes to…🥁🎶 ...Cyber Defenders: Building digital resilience through a Roblox game, by @europol.europa.eu 👮 🎮 Congratulations!

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European Ombudsman @ombudsman.europa.eu · 30/06/2026

Speaking at the #EOAward 2026, @tonymurphyeca.bsky.social congratulated nominees and empahised to all those who worked on the projects that ‘your work truly matters and makes a real diﬀerence to the citizens we serve'. Watch live: www.ombudsman.europa.eu/multimedia/v...

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European Ombudsman @ombudsman.europa.eu · 30/06/2026

Ombudswoman Teresa Anjinho opened the 2026 Award for Good Administration ceremony by putting a spotlight on the 48 inspiring projects driven by dedication, creativity, and a strong commitment to public service and good administration. 🔴 Live: www.ombudsman.europa.eu/multimedia/v... #EOAward 🏆

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European Ombudsman @ombudsman.europa.eu · 30/06/2026

🔴 LIVE: European Ombudsman Award for Good Administration 2026 - Award Ceremony 🔹 Host: Teresa Anjinho, European Ombudswoman 🔹 Opening remarks: @tonymurphyeca.bsky.social, President of @euauditors.bsky.social 🔹 Moderator: Teri Schultz #EOAward 🏆 www.ombudsman.europa.eu/multimedia/v...

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European Ombudsman @ombudsman.europa.eu · 29/06/2026

She also met President Dr Nataša Pirc Musar and discussed the role of our office in ensuring a strong transparent and accountable EU administration.

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European Ombudsman @ombudsman.europa.eu · 29/06/2026

Last week, Ombudswoman Anjinho was in Slovenia where she attended the launch of a parallel inquiry by Slovenian Human Rights Ombudswoman Dr Drenik Bavdek to gather ombudsman input from around Europe on how Member States are implementing EU environmental laws. #ENOnetwork

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European Ombudsman @ombudsman.europa.eu · 26/06/2026

During ECAS Day, Ombudswoman Anjinho stressed that pluralism and respect for fundamental rights strengthen societal resilience, she also emphasised the importance of citizen and civil society participation in decision-making processes.

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European Ombudsman @ombudsman.europa.eu · 24/06/2026

We’re looking forward to kicking off the 2026 #EOAward 🏆 ceremony 30 June (17:00 CEST) with a keynote speech by @tonymurphyeca.bsky.social President of the @euauditors.bsky.social. Watch live to discover the category, public vote, and overall award winners. 🎥 link.europa.eu/t4hbv7

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European Ombudsman @ombudsman.europa.eu · 23/06/2026

Do not miss the European Ombudsman’s Award for Good Administration ceremony where Ombudswoman Anjinho will announce the category, public vote and overall award winners! 🗓️ 30 June 2026 ⌚️ 17:00-19:00 🔴 Watch live: link.europa.eu/t4hbv7 #EOAward 🏆

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European Ombudsman @ombudsman.europa.eu · 19/06/2026

We are happy to share that the project EU Law Tracker - an interinstitutional website for following the legislative process, by @consilium.europa.eu, @europarl.europa.eu , and @ec.europa.eu - is shortlisted for the 2026 #EOAward 🏆 for ‘excellence in open administration’. link.europa.eu/cPJ8tT

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European Ombudsman @ombudsman.europa.eu · 19/06/2026

We are delighted to share that @euenvironmentandclimate.ec.europa.eu are shortlisted for the #EOAward 🏆 for ‘excellence in citizen/civil society participation’ for the European Climate Pact: Citizens driving Europe’s climate action. Learn more about the project: link.europa.eu/cPJ8tT

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European Ombudsman @ombudsman.europa.eu · 19/06/2026

Shortlisted! @eu-regions-cities.wsocial.eu and DG COMM at @ec.europa.eu are in the running for the 2026 #EOAward 🏆 for ‘excellence in citizen/civil society participation’ for their EU Local Councilors Network – Bringing Europe closer to citizens. Learn more: link.europa.eu/cPJ8tT

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European Ombudsman @ombudsman.europa.eu · 19/06/2026

We’re delighted to reveal that DG EAC at @ec.europa.eu is shortlisted for the EU Award for Good Administration 2026 in ‘excellence in diversity and inclusion’ for their project DiscoverEU Inclusion Action - opening Europe to all young people. More info: link.europa.eu/cPJ8tT #EOAward 🏆

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European Ombudsman @ombudsman.europa.eu · 18/06/2026

We are delighted to share that DG RTD at the @ec.europa.eu is shortlisted for the #EOAward 🏆 2026 for ‘excellence in open administration’ for its Taskforce on Startups and Scaleups. More info: link.europa.eu/cPJ8tT

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European Ombudsman @ombudsman.europa.eu · 18/06/2026

Well done to DG RTD at the @ec.europa.eu for being shortlisted for the EU Award for Good administration in ‘excellence in open administration’ for the EU funding & me app - opportunities at your fingertips. More on the project: www.ombudsman.europa.eu/en/event-doc... #EOAward 🏆

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European Ombudsman @ombudsman.europa.eu · 18/06/2026

Shout out to the Youth and Intergenerational Fairness Unit at DG EAC from @ec.europa.eu, shortlisted for the #EOAward 🏆 for ‘excellence in citizen/civil society participation’ for European Youth Week 2024: Voice Your Vision Learn more: www.ombudsman.europa.eu/en/event-doc...

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European Ombudsman @ombudsman.europa.eu · 17/06/2026

@ec.europa.eu DG EAC and EACEA are shortlisted for the Award for Good Administration 2026 for excellence in 'technological innovation & the use of AI' for their community which brings together digital education experts for all over Europe. More on the project: link.europa.eu/cPJ8tT #EOAward 🏆

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European Ombudsman @ombudsman.europa.eu · 17/06/2026

We are happy to announce that @europol.europa.eu are shortlisted for our 🇪🇺 Award for Good Administration 2026 in ‘excellence in technological innovation & the of AI’ for their project Cyber Defenders: building digital resilience through a Roblox game. Read more: link.europa.eu/cPJ8tT #EOAward 🏆

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European Ombudsman @ombudsman.europa.eu · 17/06/2026

Shortlisted! We are happy to share that DG REGIO at the @ec.europa.eu are in the running for our 2026 #EOAward 🏆 for ‘excellence in diversity and inclusion’ for the Just Transition Platform promoting diversity and inclusion in EU regions. Learn more: link.europa.eu/cPJ8tT

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European Ombudsman @ombudsman.europa.eu · 16/06/2026

We are thrilled to share that DG GROW is shortlisted for the 2026 #EOAward 🏆 in ‘excellence in technological innovation & the use of AI’ for their Proactive WebCrawler, an AI-driven surveillance to detect dangerous goods sold online. Learn more: www.ombudsman.europa.eu/event-docume...

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