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"Madam President, today’s discussion and the excellent work carried out by the European Ombudsman, Mr Diamandouros, over the past four and a half years, as well as Mrs Sbarbati’s excellent report, all provide an opportunity for the European Parliament and the Commission to take stock of how the public views the institutions of the EU.
A large section of the public is calling for greater transparency and exemplary administration, which are too little in evidence.
I note some worrying signs in Mr Diamandouros’s report. Fewer cases have been resolved by friendly settlement. There has been a decline in the number of cases where the Commission (I see that the Vice-President is not listening) has complied with the recommendations of the European Ombusdman.
Congratulating the European Ombudsman, Madam President, is not enough; we must listen to his recommendations. Mr Diamandouros is quite rightly requesting an extension of his powers to cover third-pillar issues, thus providing for greater transparency and control. He is asking for a change to the European Ombudsman’s Statute so that his work can become more effective.
I believe he has the support of the European Parliament, but he must also have that of the Commission, and not just in word, but also in deed."@en1
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