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3 Amendments of Ulrike MÜLLER related to 2020/2125(INI)

Amendment 73 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Welcomes that, following a complaint introduced in 2019 regarding the use of sponsorship during the Romanian Presidency, the European Ombudsman took a clear stance on this issue1a as the perception of outside influence may undermine the integrity of the European Union as a whole; takes note of the steps taken by the Council in order to respond to the Ombudsman’s recommendation that guidance should be provided to the Member States on the issue of sponsorship of the Presidency; encourages the Council to follow-up on the issue without delay; welcomes the decision of the German Presidency to refrain from any sponsorship and encourages other Member States to follow suit; _________________ 1a https://www.ombudsman.europa.eu/en/de cision/en/129649
2020/11/09
Committee: PETI
Amendment 99 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Acknowledges the raise in the number of people helped by the European Ombudsman Office compared to 2018 (19619, up from 17996), as well as the efforts to find practical solutions to citizens' problems, either through advice given through the interactive guide on the website, replying to requests for information or handling of new complaints (2201 such complaints in 2019); points out the need to ensure the Office has the necessary budgetary and personnel resources so that it continues to help adequately and efficiently the European citizens;
2020/11/09
Committee: PETI
Amendment 115 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Welcomes that, on average, the length of inquiry of cases closed by the European Ombudsman in 2019 was less than 7 months; notes, however, that for some cases it can take up to 18 months before they are closed; calls on all EU institutions to improve their cooperation with the office of the Ombudsman in the interest of the European citizens who expect swift answers to their problems;
2020/11/09
Committee: PETI