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Ombudswoman opens inquiry into Commission trade department’s interactions with tobacco lobbyists

European Ombudswoman Teresa Anjinho has opened an inquiry into how the European Commission’s trade department (DG TRADE) handles interactions with tobacco lobbyists.

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Ombudswoman opens inquiry into transparency of Commission’s ‘reality checks’ with stakeholders

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Urgent decision-making procedures need further monitoring, says Ombudswoman

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The European Ombudsman, Teresa Anjinho

Teresa Anjinho was sworn in as European Ombudsman on 27 February 2025, following her election by the European Parliament in December 2024. As European Ombudsman, she is responsible for investigating maladministration within the institutions, bodies, offices, and agencies of the European Union.

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The European Ombudsman works to promote good administration at EU level. The Ombudsman investigates complaints about maladministration by EU institutions and bodies, and also proactively looks into broader systemic issues.

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The European Ombudsman promotes good administration
We mostly deal with the following issues: