Honor Mahony
@honormahony.bsky.social
Deputy Head of Communication at European Ombudsman 🇪🇺
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Ombudswoman Anjinho is pleased to announce that nominations for the Award for Good Administration #EOaward are now open!
🏅 Know a project with a positive impact on EU citizens? Or contributed to an interesting project yourself?
Submit nominations by 16 Jan 👉 www.ombudsman.europa.eu/news-documen...
🏅 Know a project with a positive impact on EU citizens? Or contributed to an interesting project yourself?
Submit nominations by 16 Jan 👉 www.ombudsman.europa.eu/news-documen...
October 15, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Ombudswoman Anjinho is pleased to announce that nominations for the Award for Good Administration #EOaward are now open!
🏅 Know a project with a positive impact on EU citizens? Or contributed to an interesting project yourself?
Submit nominations by 16 Jan 👉 www.ombudsman.europa.eu/news-documen...
🏅 Know a project with a positive impact on EU citizens? Or contributed to an interesting project yourself?
Submit nominations by 16 Jan 👉 www.ombudsman.europa.eu/news-documen...
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The Ombudswoman has received and will now analyse the reply of @ec.europa.eu in her inquiry into how the Commission prepared a legislative proposal as part of its omnibus package of simplification measures.
🔗 www.ombudsman.europa.eu/news-documen...
🔗 www.ombudsman.europa.eu/news-documen...
September 12, 2025 at 1:44 PM
The Ombudswoman has received and will now analyse the reply of @ec.europa.eu in her inquiry into how the Commission prepared a legislative proposal as part of its omnibus package of simplification measures.
🔗 www.ombudsman.europa.eu/news-documen...
🔗 www.ombudsman.europa.eu/news-documen...
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🚋 Keep an eye out for a special tram in Strasbourg!
To celebrate our 30th anniversary, in collaboration with @strasbourg-eu.bsky.social which hosts our institution, Ombudswoman Anjinho has inaugurated a tram featuring our logo and values.
To celebrate our 30th anniversary, in collaboration with @strasbourg-eu.bsky.social which hosts our institution, Ombudswoman Anjinho has inaugurated a tram featuring our logo and values.
September 9, 2025 at 7:10 PM
🚋 Keep an eye out for a special tram in Strasbourg!
To celebrate our 30th anniversary, in collaboration with @strasbourg-eu.bsky.social which hosts our institution, Ombudswoman Anjinho has inaugurated a tram featuring our logo and values.
To celebrate our 30th anniversary, in collaboration with @strasbourg-eu.bsky.social which hosts our institution, Ombudswoman Anjinho has inaugurated a tram featuring our logo and values.
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We have opened an inquiry into @ec.europa.eu handling of an infringement procedure regarding Italy's failure to properly implement EU environmental laws at the Ilva steel plant in Taranto.
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How the European Commission is handling an infringement procedure against Italy concerning the implementation of the Industrial Emissions Directive and other applicable EU environmental law – INFR(2013)2177
How the European Commission is handling an infringement procedure against Italy concerning the implementation of the Industrial Emissions Directive and other applicable EU environmental law – INFR(2013)2177
www.ombudsman.europa.eu
July 16, 2025 at 1:25 PM
We have opened an inquiry into @ec.europa.eu handling of an infringement procedure regarding Italy's failure to properly implement EU environmental laws at the Ilva steel plant in Taranto.
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We have launched an inquiry into how EU agencies handle ‘revolving doors’ — when public officials move to the private sector.
As a first step, we have asked a selection of 15 agencies for a list of recent cases concerning board members and senior staff, and info on what policies they have in place.
As a first step, we have asked a selection of 15 agencies for a list of recent cases concerning board members and senior staff, and info on what policies they have in place.
Ombudswoman launches broad inquiry into how EU agencies handle revolving doors
Ombudswoman launches broad inquiry into how EU agencies handle revolving doors
www.ombudsman.europa.eu
July 15, 2025 at 12:00 PM
We have launched an inquiry into how EU agencies handle ‘revolving doors’ — when public officials move to the private sector.
As a first step, we have asked a selection of 15 agencies for a list of recent cases concerning board members and senior staff, and info on what policies they have in place.
As a first step, we have asked a selection of 15 agencies for a list of recent cases concerning board members and senior staff, and info on what policies they have in place.
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We have asked @ec.europa.eu for detailed explanations on why a series of procedural steps - foreseen under internal rules - were not followed when preparing the #omnibus legislative package to simplify EU sustainability rules for businesses.
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Ombudswoman asks Commission for more details on preparation of simplified legislative proposal
As the next step in her inquiry into how the European Commission prepared a legislative package to simplify EU sustainability rules for businesses, Ombuds...
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July 15, 2025 at 8:14 AM
We have asked @ec.europa.eu for detailed explanations on why a series of procedural steps - foreseen under internal rules - were not followed when preparing the #omnibus legislative package to simplify EU sustainability rules for businesses.
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Ombudswoman Anjinho in an interesting discussion today with journalists at the dataharvest conference on the role of @ombudsman.europa.eu, the importance of rules on access to EU documents, and on having a culture of integrity in public administrations
May 23, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Ombudswoman Anjinho in an interesting discussion today with journalists at the dataharvest conference on the role of @ombudsman.europa.eu, the importance of rules on access to EU documents, and on having a culture of integrity in public administrations
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We have opened an inquiry concerning how @ec.europa.eu prepared a legislative proposal as part of its omnibus package of simplification measures.
🔗 www.ombudsman.europa.eu/news-documen...
🔗 www.ombudsman.europa.eu/news-documen...
May 23, 2025 at 8:52 AM
We have opened an inquiry concerning how @ec.europa.eu prepared a legislative proposal as part of its omnibus package of simplification measures.
🔗 www.ombudsman.europa.eu/news-documen...
🔗 www.ombudsman.europa.eu/news-documen...
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On Europe Day today, we mark 75 years of unity and cooperation — a journey that began with the Schuman Declaration in 1950.
To celebrate this milestone, we asked our colleagues what Europe means to them.
Here is what they said 🗨️
#EuropeDay
To celebrate this milestone, we asked our colleagues what Europe means to them.
Here is what they said 🗨️
#EuropeDay
May 9, 2025 at 6:28 AM
On Europe Day today, we mark 75 years of unity and cooperation — a journey that began with the Schuman Declaration in 1950.
To celebrate this milestone, we asked our colleagues what Europe means to them.
Here is what they said 🗨️
#EuropeDay
To celebrate this milestone, we asked our colleagues what Europe means to them.
Here is what they said 🗨️
#EuropeDay
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'To be effective, it's important to be seen, and to be heard.' – Watch Ombudsman Teresa Anjinho as she reflects on her first month in office and highlights the importance of engaging with citizens, civil society, and EU institutions.
April 14, 2025 at 1:56 PM
'To be effective, it's important to be seen, and to be heard.' – Watch Ombudsman Teresa Anjinho as she reflects on her first month in office and highlights the importance of engaging with citizens, civil society, and EU institutions.
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We just published our 2024 annual report!
Find out more about our work and key results in this short thread and on our website.
📖 www.ombudsman.europa.eu/en/doc/annua...
Find out more about our work and key results in this short thread and on our website.
📖 www.ombudsman.europa.eu/en/doc/annua...
April 9, 2025 at 9:34 AM
We just published our 2024 annual report!
Find out more about our work and key results in this short thread and on our website.
📖 www.ombudsman.europa.eu/en/doc/annua...
Find out more about our work and key results in this short thread and on our website.
📖 www.ombudsman.europa.eu/en/doc/annua...
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At today's High-level Conference for Ombudsperson Institutions and National Human Rights Institutions (NHRI) organised by @coe.int, EU Ombudsman Anjinho spoke about the importance of defending the rule of law in Europe.
Read her speech here: www.ombudsman.europa.eu/speech/20166...
Read her speech here: www.ombudsman.europa.eu/speech/20166...
March 27, 2025 at 3:45 PM
At today's High-level Conference for Ombudsperson Institutions and National Human Rights Institutions (NHRI) organised by @coe.int, EU Ombudsman Anjinho spoke about the importance of defending the rule of law in Europe.
Read her speech here: www.ombudsman.europa.eu/speech/20166...
Read her speech here: www.ombudsman.europa.eu/speech/20166...
Apt that the first formal speaking engagement of @ombudsman.europa.eu is on participatory democracy. An important message on how the European Citizens’ Initiative needs to be more accessible and more visible. 👇
'Trust in institutions can never be taken for granted', says Ombudsman Teresa Anjinho at the European Citizen's Initiative Day by @eesc.bsky.social.
Read here on what she thinks is necessary to strengthen citizens' trust in EU institutions: www.ombudsman.europa.eu/speech/20120...
#CivSocWeek
Read here on what she thinks is necessary to strengthen citizens' trust in EU institutions: www.ombudsman.europa.eu/speech/20120...
#CivSocWeek
March 18, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Apt that the first formal speaking engagement of @ombudsman.europa.eu is on participatory democracy. An important message on how the European Citizens’ Initiative needs to be more accessible and more visible. 👇
A strong message and one that unfortunately needs to be said louder than ever #InternationalWomensDay 👇
Today on #InternationalWomensDay, European Ombudsman Teresa Anjinho celebrates women and girls in Europe and around the world, while recognising the importance of working together to ensure equality becomes a reality.
March 8, 2025 at 10:25 AM
A strong message and one that unfortunately needs to be said louder than ever #InternationalWomensDay 👇
At her swearing-in ceremony, Ombudsman Anjinho notes that while governance is evolving, fundamental rights must never pay the price of progress 👇
Today, Teresa Anjinho has been sworn in as European Ombudsman.
"I pledge today to serve with courage, independence, and integrity. To always act in the best interest of citizens. To ensure that our institutions remain fair, transparent, and worthy of the trust placed in them."
👉 europa.eu/!yYNrgh
"I pledge today to serve with courage, independence, and integrity. To always act in the best interest of citizens. To ensure that our institutions remain fair, transparent, and worthy of the trust placed in them."
👉 europa.eu/!yYNrgh
February 27, 2025 at 11:41 AM
At her swearing-in ceremony, Ombudsman Anjinho notes that while governance is evolving, fundamental rights must never pay the price of progress 👇
This is a great opportunity- trainees at @ombudsman.europa.eu are fully involved in meaningful work and projects. Still plenty of time to get those CVs ready!
Do you want to help us maintain high transparency & ethics standards in the #EU administration? Apply for a 1 year paid #traineeship in case handling or digital communication!
📍 Brussels or Strasbourg
⏰ Deadline: 10/03
🔗 europa.eu/!6hkVt3
📍 Brussels or Strasbourg
⏰ Deadline: 10/03
🔗 europa.eu/!6hkVt3
February 14, 2025 at 1:33 PM
This is a great opportunity- trainees at @ombudsman.europa.eu are fully involved in meaningful work and projects. Still plenty of time to get those CVs ready!
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We welcome that the European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO) has reacted constructively to our inquiries on how it carried out remote tests for the recruitment of EU civil servants.
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#EUCareers
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February 12, 2025 at 12:29 PM
We welcome that the European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO) has reacted constructively to our inquiries on how it carried out remote tests for the recruitment of EU civil servants.
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#EUCareers
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Inquiry into @ec.europa.eu failure to meet legal deadlines for preparing authorisation decisions on dangerous chemicals: we have received the Commission’s response to our findings and are analysing it.
#REACH
📨 www.ombudsman.europa.eu/pdf/en/19907...
📚 www.ombudsman.europa.eu/case/63908?u...
#REACH
📨 www.ombudsman.europa.eu/pdf/en/19907...
📚 www.ombudsman.europa.eu/case/63908?u...
February 6, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Inquiry into @ec.europa.eu failure to meet legal deadlines for preparing authorisation decisions on dangerous chemicals: we have received the Commission’s response to our findings and are analysing it.
#REACH
📨 www.ombudsman.europa.eu/pdf/en/19907...
📚 www.ombudsman.europa.eu/case/63908?u...
#REACH
📨 www.ombudsman.europa.eu/pdf/en/19907...
📚 www.ombudsman.europa.eu/case/63908?u...
This is a great resource for aspiring and experienced access-to-EU-documenters! Check it out 👇
Our updated guide on #AccessToDocuments is here! It helps you understand your rights, reflects new EU case law and EU institutional rules, and contains our latest findings in this area.
Want to know more on-
🔹 Who can request documents?
🔹 What docs are covered by EU law?
Read here: europa.eu/!CwjBDc
Want to know more on-
🔹 Who can request documents?
🔹 What docs are covered by EU law?
Read here: europa.eu/!CwjBDc
January 30, 2025 at 7:23 PM
This is a great resource for aspiring and experienced access-to-EU-documenters! Check it out 👇
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We welcome this week's ECJ's confirmation of the ruling that @ec.europa.eu should be more transparent concerning Member State positions on guidance re. pesticide risk to bees.
Our inquiry, following a complaint by @pollinis.bsky.social, drew the same conclusion: ombudsman.europa.eu/recommendati...
Our inquiry, following a complaint by @pollinis.bsky.social, drew the same conclusion: ombudsman.europa.eu/recommendati...
European Ombudsman
ombudsman.europa.eu
January 17, 2025 at 4:25 PM
We welcome this week's ECJ's confirmation of the ruling that @ec.europa.eu should be more transparent concerning Member State positions on guidance re. pesticide risk to bees.
Our inquiry, following a complaint by @pollinis.bsky.social, drew the same conclusion: ombudsman.europa.eu/recommendati...
Our inquiry, following a complaint by @pollinis.bsky.social, drew the same conclusion: ombudsman.europa.eu/recommendati...
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The Commission should also record any assessment it makes of conflicts of interest risks in relation to work travel by staff.
European Ombudsman
www.ombudsman.europa.eu
January 14, 2025 at 9:21 AM
The Commission should also record any assessment it makes of conflicts of interest risks in relation to work travel by staff.
The new EO express is out! Read it for all the latest @ombudsman.europa.eu news, including the election of the new Ombudsman, recent inquiry developments, and speeches. www.ombudsman.europa.eu/en/news-docu...
European Ombudsman
www.ombudsman.europa.eu
December 19, 2024 at 12:02 PM
The new EO express is out! Read it for all the latest @ombudsman.europa.eu news, including the election of the new Ombudsman, recent inquiry developments, and speeches. www.ombudsman.europa.eu/en/news-docu...
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Teresa Anjinho has been elected European Ombudsman by the European Parliament with 344 votes in favour.
Ms Anjinho will take office on 27 February 2025.
www.ombudsman.europa.eu/news-documen...
Ms Anjinho will take office on 27 February 2025.
www.ombudsman.europa.eu/news-documen...
December 17, 2024 at 12:00 PM
Teresa Anjinho has been elected European Ombudsman by the European Parliament with 344 votes in favour.
Ms Anjinho will take office on 27 February 2025.
www.ombudsman.europa.eu/news-documen...
Ms Anjinho will take office on 27 February 2025.
www.ombudsman.europa.eu/news-documen...
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Following an inquiry related to a pesticides workshop attended by industry, we have asked @ec.europa.eu to, in future:
- ensure all relevant stakeholders can give input on topics discussed with the pesticides industry
- proactively publish info on upcoming events about pesticides
europa.eu/!RhTy4w
- ensure all relevant stakeholders can give input on topics discussed with the pesticides industry
- proactively publish info on upcoming events about pesticides
europa.eu/!RhTy4w
December 16, 2024 at 9:33 AM
Following an inquiry related to a pesticides workshop attended by industry, we have asked @ec.europa.eu to, in future:
- ensure all relevant stakeholders can give input on topics discussed with the pesticides industry
- proactively publish info on upcoming events about pesticides
europa.eu/!RhTy4w
- ensure all relevant stakeholders can give input on topics discussed with the pesticides industry
- proactively publish info on upcoming events about pesticides
europa.eu/!RhTy4w