Subject matter of inquiries closed by the European Ombudsman in 2022

Transparency and accountability (e.g. access to information and documents)

107

32%

Culture of service

67

20%

Respect for fundamental rights

48

15%

Proper use of discretion (including in infringement procedures)

47

14%

Recruitment

42

13%

Good management of personnel issues

37

11%

Respect for procedural rights

31

9%

Proper management of infringement procedures

17

5%

Sound financial management

13

4%

Ethics

7

2%

Public participation in EU decision-making

7

2%

Other

6

2%

Grants, procurement, contracts

3

1%