Information about the European Ombudsman, the institution and its staff.
Strategy for the 2025-2029 mandate
Here you can find our Annual Report highlighting our work over 2025
Our annual management plans presenting how we plan to deliver our strategy for the coming year
Looking for a job with the European Ombudsman?
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.
Good Administration Award goes to Europol for project to help online safety for young people
Annual Report 2025
European Ombudsman Award for Good Administration 2026
Watch this video and find out more about what the European Ombudsman does
You have a complaint against an EU institution or body?