Teresa Anjinho Elected as New European Ombudsman
Strasbourg, 17 December 2024 – The European Parliament has elected Teresa Anjinho as the new European Ombudsman. Anjinho, a Portuguese lawyer and former member of the European Parliament, will take office on 1 January 2025, replacing Emily O’Reilly, who has served as Ombudsman since 2013.
Anjinho was elected by a majority of votes in the second round of voting. She received 352 votes, ahead of her closest rival, German MEP Sven Giegold, who received 256 votes.
In her acceptance speech, Anjinho said that she was “honoured and humbled” to have been elected Ombudsman. She pledged to “work tirelessly to uphold the values of transparency, accountability, and good administration in the European Union.”
Anjinho has a long history of working on issues related to good governance and transparency. She served as a member of the European Parliament from 2009 to 2019, where she was a member of the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs. She was also a member of the European Parliament’s delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe.
In addition to her work in the European Parliament, Anjinho has also worked as a lawyer and a journalist. She is the co-author of several books on European law and politics.
Anjinho’s election as Ombudsman is a significant victory for transparency and accountability in the European Union. She is a highly experienced and qualified candidate who is committed to upholding the values of the EU.
About the European Ombudsman
The European Ombudsman is an independent body that investigates complaints about maladministration by the EU institutions and bodies. The Ombudsman can investigate complaints about a wide range of issues, including:
- Lack of transparency
- Unfairness
- Discrimination
- Delay
- Incompetence
The Ombudsman can make recommendations to the EU institutions and bodies to improve their administration. The Ombudsman can also make public statements about systemic problems in the EU administration.
The Ombudsman is a key part of the EU’s system of checks and balances. The Ombudsman helps to ensure that the EU institutions and bodies are accountable to the public and that they operate in a fair and transparent manner.
Press release – Teresa Anjinho elected as new European Ombudsman
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