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Annual report

Here you can find our annual reports - highlighting our work over the previous year.

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Annual Report 2025

Annual Report - Wednesday | 22 April 2026

In February 2025, I started my mandate with the firm commitment that defending the rights of citizens across Europe would be at the heart of my work. One year later, in a rapidly changing Europe, this commitment remains as vital as ever before. Our shared values and democratic systems are facing significant challenges — geopolitical tensions, technological disruption, and a growing strain on publi...

Annual Report 2024

Annual Report - Tuesday | 08 April 2025

I am honoured to have taken up the position of European Ombudsman in February 2025 and it is my pleasure to present the Annual Report of the European Ombudsman for 2024, which covers a full year of activities led by my predecessor.

Annual Report 2023

Annual Report - Tuesday | 19 March 2024

It is my great pleasure to present the European Ombudsman Annual Report for 2023.

Annual Report 2022

Annual Report - Tuesday | 25 April 2023

It is a great pleasure to present the European Ombudsman’s Annual Report for 2022.

Annual Report 2021

Annual Report - Wednesday | 18 May 2022

2021 continued to be overshadowed by the pandemic. In the EU, we were very fortunate to experience the major roll-out of vaccines against COVID-19, but public debate around vaccine uptake and how to contain the virus brought the issue of trust in public administrations sharply into focus.

Annual Report 2020

Annual Report - Tuesday | 18 May 2021

2020 was a tragic year for many people across the globe, as loved ones were lost through the COVID-19 pandemic and many others suffered, and continue to suffer, serious illness. The year was also a stark reminder of the importance of public administrations in whose competence and accountability we can trust. The pandemic upended people’s lives and put profound strain on our health systems, our soc...

Looking Back - The impact of the European Ombudsman in 2020

Executive Summary - Tuesday | 18 May 2021

The core work of the European Ombudsman is to help people, businesses and organisations that face problems with the EU’s administration by dealing with the complaints they submit.

Annual Report 2019

Annual Report - Monday | 04 May 2020

It is a great pleasure to present the work of the European Ombudsman’s Office in 2019, which this Annual Report captures.

Annual Report 2018

Annual Report - Tuesday | 14 May 2019

It is a great pleasure to present our Annual Report for 2018 for the office of the European Ombudsman.