The European Ombusdam

How can the role of the European Ombusdman be described?

• To hold other EU institutions into account and promote good administration

• To control other EU institutions and correct their mistakes

• To check if other EU institution's activities respect the law

• To control how EU money is spent

Who is the current European Ombusdman?

• the current Ombudman is Finnish Jacob Soderman

• the current Ombudman is Greek P. Nikiforo Diamandouros

• the current Ombusdman ... is a woman, Irish Emily O'Reilly

• the current Ombusdman is Italian Rocco Buttiglione

When was the Ombusdman established?

• in 1992 in the Maastricht Treaty

• in 2002 in the Treaty of Nice

• in 2008 in the Treaty of Lisbon

• in 1995 in the Schengen agreement

For how long is the Ombusdman elected?

• 5 year renewable term

• 2,5 year renewable term

• 5 years

• 10 years

Where is the Ombusdman located?

• Stasbourg

• Brussels

• Luxembourg

• Dublin

How is the Ombusdman chosen?

• He is appointed by the European council

• He is nominated by the European Commission

• He is elected by the European Parliament

• He is elected by the Council of the European Union

Can the Ombusdman act on its own initiative

• No, never

• No, it has to wait for the impulse of another EU Institution

• Yes, it can

• No

The EU Ombusdman can be defined as...

• a legislative body

• an executive body

• an administrative body

• a judicial body