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Strategic inquiries
Beyond inquiries into specific complaints about maladministration in the EU institutions, the European Ombudsman also has the power to proactively work on broader strategic issues. The Ombudsman carries out strategic investigations on her own initiative, which aim to draw attention to matters of public interest and look into wider systemic issues affecting the EU institutions and the democratic decision-making process.
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How the European Commission manages ‘revolving doors’ moves of its staff members
Case description - Tuesday | 18 May 2021
Letter from the European Ombudsman to the European Commission on how the European Commission manages ‘revolving doors’ moves of its staff members
Correspondence - Monday | 17 May 2021
How the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) complies with its fundamental rights obligations
Case description - Tuesday | 11 May 2021
Letter from the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) to the European Ombudsman on how it complies with its obligations and ensures accountability in relation to its new enhanced responsibilities under Regulation (EU) 2019/1896
Correspondence - Wednesday | 28 April 2021
How the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) deals with complaints about alleged fundamental rights breaches through its 'Complaints Mechanism'
Case description - Monday | 29 March 2021
Letter from the European Defence Agency (EDA) to the European Ombudsman on how it handled the application by its former Chief Executive to take on senior positions at Airbus
Correspondence - Monday | 29 March 2021
Transparency of decision making in the Council of the EU during the COVID-19 crisis
Case description - Friday | 26 March 2021
Decision in strategic inquiry OI/4/2020/TE on the transparency of decision making by the Council of the EU during the COVID-19 crisis
Decision - Wednesday | 24 March 2021
Report on the meeting of the European Ombudsman's inquiry team with FRONTEX representatives
Report - Wednesday | 24 March 2021
How the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) complies with its fundamental rights obligations
Case opened - Thursday | 04 March 2021