Post-pandemic challenges: The role of ombudsperson institutions
Monday, March 7, 2022
COVID-19 has had a lasting effect on Europe’s societies, health systems and economies. This conference, organised together with the European Ombudsman and the French Defender of Rights, will explore the challenges caused by the pandemic, as well as the role of ombudsperson institutions in guarant... .. read more..
European Ombudsman visit to the European Court of Auditors
Wednesday, March 7, 2018
President Lehne of the European Court of Auditors invites the European Ombudsman to visit the Court and present its work to their staff, followed by a working lunch with the President and the Members of the Court. .. read more..
European Ombudsman presentation to SOLVIT centres
Wednesday, March 7, 2018
SOLVIT is a service provided by the national administration in each EU country and in Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. It is free of charge for citizens and businesses facing extra obstacles in another country because a public authority isn't doing what is required under EU law. .. read more..
European Network of Ombudsmen Conference 2018: The Future of the EU - Ensurin...
Thursday, February 22, 2018
The European Ombudsman, Emily O’Reilly, is hosting the annual European Network of Ombudsmen conference, which this year focuses on the measures needed to create a more inclusive and fair society for citizens. .. read more..
EU agencies - How to manage the risk of reputational damage
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
The European Ombudsman oversees good administration in EU agencies, a role that has led to improvements in many areas, including greater public access to clinical trial results; or more citizen-friendly public consultations; or a revision of rules covering proposals for testing chemicals. .. read more..
2017 conference of the European network of ombudsmen– Citizen rights and Brex...
Monday, June 12, 2017
The European Ombudsman, Emily O’Reilly, invites you to the annual European Network of Ombudsmen conference to examine this year the fallout for citizen rights from Brexit and from increased ‘populism’ in Europe. .. read more..
European Ombudsman Award for good administration
Friday, March 24, 2017
The ceremony for the European Ombudsman Award for good administration will take place on 30 March from 10:00 to 12:00 in Brussels, Belgium. .. read more..
Europe day
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
To celebrate Europe Day, the EU institutions open their doors to the public in Brussels (6 May), Luxembourg (13 May) and Strasbourg (14 May). Local EU offices in Europe and all over the world also organise a variety of activities and events for all ages. .. read more..
Disrupting Europe: truth, facts and social media
Monday, September 26, 2016
The British referendum, globalisation and the rise of populism have prompted immense communication challenges for public administrations. In this ‘post-truth’ world where social media has disrupted multiple political, media and other norms, the European Ombudsman, Emily O’Reilly, hosts a special ... .. read more..
Refugees, rule of law, lobbying transparency: is Europe rising to the challen...
Tuesday, May 24, 2016
The European Ombudsman, Emily O'Reilly, is pleased to invite you to a high-level debate on the key issues facing EU and national administrations. The event brings together for the first time national and regional ombudsmen from all over Europe, as well as MEPs, EU officials, organisations and oth... .. read more..
Human rights conference
Friday, May 20, 2016
The European Ombudsman will be speaking at the join Northern Ireland Ombudsman and Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission conference on the topic of ‘Think regional, think global: Human rights challenges for ombudsmen and human rights institutions in the 21st century’. .. read more..