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The failure of the European Commission to inform the complainant about its handling of an infringement complaint it submitted in July 2021
Il-Ġimgħa | 12 Mejju 2023
L-Ombudsman torganizza konsultazzjoni pubblika dwar it-trasparenza fit-teħid tad-deċiżjonijiet ambjentali tal-UE
Il-Ħamis | 11 Mejju 2023
In-nuqqas tal-Kummissjoni Ewropea li żżomm lill-ilmentatur infurmat dwar is-sitwazzjoni attwali ta’ lment ta’ ksur kontra Spanja (CHAP(2021)1278)
Il-Ġimgħa | 21 April 2023
The European Commission’s refusal to give full public access to documents concerning a Horizon 2020 mineral exploration research project
L-Erbgħa | 19 April 2023
Decision on the European Commission’s refusal to give full public access to documents concerning a Horizon 2020 mineral exploration research project (cases 1132/2022/OAM and 1374/2022/OAM)
It-Tnejn | 17 April 2023
The case concerned the European Commission’s refusal to give full public access to documents concerning a Horizon 2020 mineral exploration research project implemented by a pan-European consortium. The complainant, an environmental organisation from Spain, was interested in the implementation of the project at a Spanish mine, San Finx.
The Commission granted only partial access to the documents, arguing that their full disclosure would have undermined the commercial interest of the consortium’s members.
After reviewing the documents, the Ombudsman considered that they contain information that can be understood as being “environmental information” within the meaning of the EU Aarhus Regulation. Such information should benefit from greater transparency. She asked the Commission to review its position with a view to granting the widest possible public access. The Commission maintained its position that no further access can be granted.
While the Ombudsman regretted the Commission’s decision not to disclose more parts of the documents at stake, she acknowledged that the Commission has already made information publicly available about the research project and, in particular, about the activities at the San Finx mine. In view of this, the Ombudsman considered that further inquiries into this matter are not justified.
Having said that, the Ombudsman is concerned about the Commission’s application of the EU Aarhus Regulation and the Aarhus Convention when assessing requests for public access to documents. She emphasised that the exceptions to granting public access have to be interpreted in a restrictive way as regards environmental information and reminded the Commission that transparency in this area is crucial to enhance the legitimacy of, and public trust in, the EU’s activities.
How the European Commission dealt with a request for public access to documents related to EU environmental strategy and legislation
It-Tlieta | 04 April 2023
Letter from the European Ombudsman to the European Commission on its refusal to give public access to documents related to EU environmental strategy and legislation
It-Tnejn | 27 Marzu 2023
In-nuqqas mill-Kummissjoni li tikkonferma riċevuta ta’ lment ta’ ksur kontra l-Iżvezja li jikkonċerna d-Direttiva Qafas dwar l-Ilma u tassenja numru ta’ referenza għalih
It-Tnejn | 27 Marzu 2023
How the European Commission dealt with a request for public access to documents concerning the adoption of EU rules on real driving emissions values
Il-Ġimgħa | 24 Marzu 2023
Decision on how the European Commission dealt with a request for public access to documents concerning the adoption of EU rules on real driving emissions values (case 1920/2022/NH)
L-Erbgħa | 22 Marzu 2023
The complainant, a journalist, asked the European Commission for public access to documents concerning the adoption of EU rules on real driving emissions values. The Commission refused to grant access. In doing so, it invoked an exception under the EU's legislation on public access to documents, arguing that disclosure could undermine legal proceedings, as the matter had previously been subject to court proceedings and could be again in the future.
The Ombudsman inquiry team inspected the documents in question and confirmed that they contain internal legal advice concerning a judgment of the General Court of 13 December 2018. The Ombudsman found that, in view of the specific context of the case, it was reasonable for the Commission to assume that the same subject matter would be challenged in court again.
She therefore considered that the Commission was justified in protecting the confidentiality of four out of five documents at this stage, and concluded that there was no maladministration.
The fifth document is an official Commission decision to appeal to the Court. The Ombudsman’s view is that this document could be made public, in particular because the Commission’s arguments (as presented to the Court) are reflected in the publicly available opinion of the Advocate General. However, since this document was not the main document at issue of the complaint, the Ombudsman does not find it justified to prolong the inquiry into this matter. She trusts that the Commission will look at the document again and reconsider its position.
Iż-żmien li ħadet il-Kummissjoni Ewropea biex twettaq investigazzjoni ta’ ksur dwar il-kaċċa għal-lupu fl-Iżvezja
L-Erbgħa | 15 Marzu 2023
How the European Commission adopted a guidance document on comparative assessment in the context of the substitution of hazardous substances in pesticides
It-Tlieta | 28 Frar 2023
Il-mod li bih il-Kummissjoni Ewropea adottat dokument ta’ gwida dwar il-valutazzjoni komparattiva fil-kuntest tas-sostituzzjoni ta’ sustanzi perikolużi fil-pestiċidi
Il-Ġimgħa | 24 Frar 2023
How the European Investment Bank (EIB) handled the move of a former Vice-President to an energy utilities company that had received EIB loans
Il-Ħamis | 19 Jannar 2023
Reply from the European Commission to the European Ombudsman proposal for a solution concerning the European Commission’s refusal to give full public access to documents concerning a Horizon 2020 mineral exploration research project
L-Erbgħa | 11 Jannar 2023
Reply from the European Investment Bank (EIB) on the implementation of suggestions made by the European Ombudsman in case 1016/2021/KR
Il-Ħamis | 22 Diċembru 2022
How the European Commission dealt with a request for public access to documents concerning the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Gas (ENTSOG)
It-Tlieta | 20 Diċembru 2022
Ecologistas en Acción contribution to the Public Consultation SI/5/2022/KR, “Transparency and Participation in EU decision making related to the environment”
Il-Ġimgħa | 16 Diċembru 2022
Kif il-Kummissjoni Ewropea indirizzat talba għal aċċess pubbliku għal dokumenti li jikkonċernaw in-Network Ewropew għall-Operaturi tas-Sistema ta’ Trażmissjoni tal-Gass (ENTSOG)
Il-Ġimgħa | 16 Diċembru 2022