Teresa Anjinho elected as new European Ombudsman | News

Teresa Anjinho elected as new European Ombudsman | News

After two rounds of voting, Teresa Anjinho secured the necessary majority of votes cast. Six candidates participated in the first and second ballots: Teresa Anjinho (Portugal), Emilio De Capitani (Italy), Marino Fardelli (Italy), Julia Laffranque (Estonia), Claudia Mahler (Austria), and Reinier van Zutphen (the Netherlands). The new European Ombudsman Teresa Anjinho is an independent human … Read more

Petitions Committee to host candidates for the next EU Ombudsman | News

Teresa Anjinho elected as new European Ombudsman | News

WHEN: 3 December 2024, from 8.30 to 12.30 and from 14.30 to 18.25WHERE: ANTALL building, room 4Q1, in Brussels Follow live via EP Multimedia Centre. Programme and structure of the hearings Each of the six candidates (list below), will have approximately a one-hour hearing. 08:35 – 09:50 Ms Teresa ANJINHO09:55 – 11:10 Mr Emilio DE … Read more

European Parliament spotlights disability rights | News

Teresa Anjinho elected as new European Ombudsman | News

Coinciding with the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on 3 December, Disability Rights Week will include Parliament committees across all policy fields, as well as lead MEPs, hosting debates and events on the EU’s disability policies, assessing whether they are empowering people with disabilities to live on an equal footing and realise their full … Read more

Committees elect Chairs and Vice-Chairs | News

Teresa Anjinho elected as new European Ombudsman | News

A committee bureau (Chair and up to four Vice-chairs) is elected for a two- and- a- half- year mandate. Committees deal with legislative proposals, appoint negotiating teams to conduct talks with EU ministers, adopt reports, organise hearings and scrutinise other EU bodies and institutions. This text will be continuously updated throughout the day. More information … Read more

Bulgaria and Romania should be in Schengen by end of 2023, says Parliament | News

Teresa Anjinho elected as new European Ombudsman | News

In a resolution adopted on Wednesday with 526 votes in favour, 57 votes against, and 42 abstaining, Parliament stresses that both countries have already fulfilled the necessary requirements to be admitted into Schengen. MEPs regret the Council’s decision of 8 December 2022 to reject their membership “without presenting any legal justification related to accession criteria”. … Read more

MEPs want to tackle inconsistent rules for airline carry-on luggage | News

Teresa Anjinho elected as new European Ombudsman | News

The text, adopted with a show hands, highlights citizens’ concerns about the inconvenience and discomfort caused by inconsistent rules on airline carry-on luggage. EU legislation on air passenger rights should be revised to offer a solution, says the resolution. Different airline rules on hand luggage create hidden fees and make it more difficult to compare … Read more