Parallel inquiries and initiatives
Through ‘parallel investigations’, the European Ombudsman and members of the European Network of Ombudsman can look into issues involving both EU and national or regional administrations. These investigations involve cooperation between the different participating offices and aim to achieve common goals.
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How the European Commission ensures the protection of consumers from food-related hazards through the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF)
Case description - Wednesday | 22 April 2026
How the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) deals with complaints about alleged fundamental rights breaches through its 'Complaints Mechanism'
Case description - Wednesday | 08 June 2022
How the European Commission monitors EU Structural and Investment funds to ensure they are used to promote the right of persons with disabilities to independent living and inclusion in the community
Case description - Tuesday | 10 May 2022
How the European Commission accommodates the needs of staff members with disabilities in the context of the COVID-19 crisis
Case description - Friday | 02 July 2021
Strategic Initiative SI/3/2018/JN: effective complaint mechanisms for matters concerning European Structural and Investment Funds — follow-up to OI/8/2014/AN
Case opened - Friday | 02 August 2019
The Commission’s handling of an infringement complaint against the Netherlands (refusal to issue a visa for a third country family member of a Union citizen)
Case description - Wednesday | 05 December 2018
ENO Parallel initiative concerning the Commission’s and the Member States’ implementation of Article 28 (governing inspections) of Regulation 1005/2009 on substances that deplete the ozone layer
Case description - Friday | 09 November 2018
Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) – role of national Ombudsmen
Case description - Wednesday | 16 May 2018