European Ombudsman

27/01/2026

On , Ombudswoman Anjinho honored the memory of victims during a ceremony at .
We must never forget.

18/11/2025

“Ombudsmen seek transparency, accountability, and citizen-friendliness in public administrations. Just as journalists often turn complex ideas or policies into clear and relatable language for their readers and listeners, we ask public administrations to explain their actions, act in the public interest, and stay open to scrutiny. “ - European Ombudswoman Teresa Anjinho at the Association of European Journalists in Belgium Conference 2025.
 
Read the full speech - Link in bio!

24/10/2025

Earlier this week, Ombudswoman Anjinho met with Spanish Ombudsman Ángel Gabilondo for a constructive discussion on the importance of upholding 🇪🇺 citizens’ rights and ombudsmen cooperation through the European Network of Ombudsmen.

09/09/2025

🚋 Keep your eyes peeled for a special tram in Strasbourg! To celebrate our 30th anniversary, and in collaboration with , which hosts our institution, Ombudswoman Anjinho has inaugurated a tram featuring our logo and values. We hope it will serve as a nice reminder that you can count on the European Ombudsman to oversee the EU administration!

09/05/2025

On Europe Day today, we mark 75 years of unity and cooperation — a journey that began with the Schuman Declaration in 1950.

To celebrate this milestone, we asked our colleagues what Europe means to them.

Here is what they said 🗨️

09/04/2025

🆕 Our 2024 Annual Report is online!

From transparency & accountability to recruitment processes, see how our work helped improve EU administration last year.

↔ Swipe through the animations to explore some key results — from thousands of complaints to faster resolutions and impactful outcomes.

Want to find out more about our work and key results? Read the full report - link in bio!

18/12/2024

16/12/2024

Last debate today for Emily O'Reilly as European Ombudsman.

With her mandate drawing to a close, she outlined the positive developments in transparency,ethics and accountability she has witnessed in the EU administration.

04/12/2024

"Good administration must and does include observance of and respect for fundamental rights. Where fundamental rights are not respected, there cannot be good administration." - EU Ombudsman Emily O'Reilly at the European Parliament Subcommittee on Human Rights.

🔗https://www.ombudsman.europa.eu/speech/196571?utm_source=some_EO&utm_medium=Facebook_organic&utm_campaign=DROIsubcommitteespeech

03/12/2024

Today at the European Parliament Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, EU Ombudsman Emily O'Reilly spoke about her role, strategic inquiries and high-profile investigations.

🔗 https://www.ombudsman.europa.eu/en/speech/en/196572?utm_source=some_EO&utm_medium=Facebook_organic&utm_campaign=LIBEcommitteespeech

02/12/2024

EU Ombudsman Emily O'Reilly highlighted our work in ensuring equal rights for people with disabilities at the European Parliament Committee on Petitions annual workshop on the rights of people with disabilities.

Full speech 👉 https://www.ombudsman.europa.eu/en/speech/en/196573?utm_source=some_EO&utm_medium=Facebook_organic&utm_campaign=PETI_disabilityworkshop