European Ombudsman
The European Ombudsman
The European Ombudsman
Nikiforos Diamandouros
ImageNikiforos Diamandouros, European Ombudsman from 1 April 2003 to 30 September 2013.
Meeting between Pat Cox and Nikiforos Dimandouros
ImageMeeting between Pat Cox, President of the European Parliament, and Nikiforos Dimandouros, European Ombudsman, on 23 September 2003 in Strasbourg.
Paul Magnette, Between parliamentary scrutiny and the ‘rule of law’; the political role of the Ombudsman in the European Union
TextIn an article published in 2001 in the Revue française de science politique, Paul Magnette explains the reasons that led to the creation of the post of Ombudsman of the European Union. He also describes the role and skills of the European Ombudsman.
Emily O'Reilly
ImageOn 3 July 2013, Emily O’Reilly is elected as the first female European Ombudsman. She takes office on 1 October 2013.