Awaiting committee decision
2018/2080(INL) Proposal for amending Parliament’s Decision 94/262/ECSC, EC, Euratom on the regulations and general conditions governing the performance of the Ombudsman’s duties
Lead committee dossier: AFCO/8/13313
Legal Basis RoP 46
Role | Committee | Rapporteur | Shadows |
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Lead | AFCO | RANGEL Paulo (EPP) | GUERRERO SALOM Enrique (S&D), PAGAZAURTUNDÚA RUIZ Maite (ALDE), TERRICABRAS Josep-Maria (Verts/ALE) |
Opinion | PETI | AUKEN Margrete (Verts/ALE) |
Legal Basis RoP 46
Subjects
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2019/03/11
Indicative plenary sitting date, 1st reading/single reading
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2018/06/14
Committee referral announced in Parliament, 1st reading/single reading
Documents
Amendments | Dossier |
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2018/2080(INL)
2018/12/19
AFCO
61 amendments...
Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution Annex – recital 1 (1) The regulations and general conditions governing the performance of the Ombudsman's duties should be laid down in compliance with the provisions of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, particularly Articles 20 and 228, the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community and the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union.
Amendment 10 #
Motion for a resolution Annex – recital 11 (11) It is desirable to take steps so as to allow the
Amendment 11 #
Motion for a resolution Annex – recital 13 (13) The Ombudsman should
Amendment 12 #
Motion for a resolution Annex – article 1 - paragraph 2 2. The Ombudsman shall
Amendment 13 #
Motion for a resolution Annex - article 1 – paragraph 3 3. In the performance of his or her duties, the Ombudsman may not intervene in cases
Amendment 14 #
Motion for a resolution Annex - article 2 – paragraph 1 1. The Ombudsman shall help to uncover maladministration in the activities of the Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies, with the exception of the Court of Justice of the European Union acting in its judicial role, and, where appropriate, shall make recommendations with a view to putting an end to it. No action by any other authority or person may be the subject of a complaint to the Ombudsman.
Amendment 15 #
Motion for a resolution Annex - article 2 – paragraph 4 4. A complaint shall be made within t
Amendment 16 #
Motion for a resolution Annex - article 2 – paragraph 5 5. The Ombudsman shall determine whether a complaint is within
Amendment 17 #
Motion for a resolution Annex - article 2 – paragraph 7 7.
Amendment 18 #
Motion for a resolution Annex - article 2 – paragraph 8 8. No complaint may be made to the Ombudsman that concerns work relationships between the Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies and their officials and other servants unless all the possibilities for the submission of internal administrative requests and complaints, in particular the procedures referred to in Article 90 of the Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union [and the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the Union], laid down in Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 259/683 (“the Staff Regulations”), have been exhausted by the person concerned and the time-limits for
Amendment 19 #
Motion for a resolution Annex - article 3 – paragraph 1 1. The Ombudsman shall, on
Amendment 2 #
Motion for a resolution Annex – recital 2 (2) In particular, Article 41 of the Charter of the Fundamental Rights of the European Union recognises the right to good administration as a fundamental right of European citizens. In its turn, Article 43 of the Charter recognises the right to refer to the European Ombudsman cases of maladministration in the activities of the institutions, bodies, offices and agencies of the Union. In order for these rights to be effective and to enhance
Amendment 20 #
Motion for a resolution Annex - article 3 – paragraph 2 2. Without prejudice to his or her primary duty of handling complaints, the Ombudsman may conduct own-initiative inquiries in order to identify repeated or particularly serious instances of maladministration and promote good administrative practices within the Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies.
Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution Annex - article 3 – paragraph 2 2. Without prejudice to
Amendment 22 #
Motion for a resolution Annex - article 3 – paragraph 3 - subparagraph 4 The institutions, bodies, offices or agencies concerned shall give access to documents
Amendment 23 #
Motion for a resolution Annex - article 3 – paragraph 3 - subparagraph 4a (new) They shall give access to other documents originating in a Member State after having informed the Member State concerned.
Amendment 24 #
Motion for a resolution Annex - article 3 – paragraph 3 - subparagraph 5 Officials and other servants of Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies shall, at the request of the Ombudsman, testify to facts which relate to an ongoing inquiry by the Ombudsman. The
Amendment 25 #
Motion for a resolution Annex - article 3 – paragraph 3 - subparagraph 5 Officials and other servants of Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies shall, at the request of the Ombudsman, testify to facts which relate to an ongoing inquiry by the Ombudsman. The officials or servants in question shall speak on behalf of
Amendment 26 #
Motion for a resolution Annex - article 3 – paragraph 3 - subparagraph 6 Amendment 27 #
Motion for a resolution Annex - article 3 – paragraph 3 - subparagraph 6 Amendment 28 #
Motion for a resolution Annex - article 3 – paragraph 4 4. In so far as their national law allows, the competent authorities of the Member States shall, at the request of the Ombudsman or on their own initiative, transmit to the Ombudsman any information or document that may help to clarify instances of maladministration by Union institutions, bodies, offices or agencies in a preferential and urgent manner. Where such information or document is covered by national law on the processing of confidential information or by provisions preventing its being communicated, the Member State concerned may allow the Ombudsman to have access to this information provided that he or she undertakes not to divulge it.
Amendment 29 #
Motion for a resolution Annex - article 3 – paragraph 4 4.
Amendment 3 #
Motion for a resolution Annex – recital 4a (new) (4a) The Ombudsman should have the right to make recommendations where finding that an institution, body, office or agency is not properly applying a court ruling.
Amendment 30 #
Motion for a resolution Annex - article 3 – paragraph 5 5. If the assistance
Amendment 31 #
Motion for a resolution Annex - article 3 – paragraph 6 6. If the Ombudsman finds there has been maladministration, he or she shall inform the institution, body, office or agency concerned, where appropriate making draft recommendations. The institution, body, office or agency so informed shall send the Ombudsman a detailed opinion within three months. The Ombudsman may, upon request of the institution, body, office or agency concerned, grant an extension of maximum two months. When no opinion is delivered by the institution, body, office or agency concerned within the three months or within the extended deadline, the Ombudsman may close the inquiry without an opinion.
Amendment 32 #
Motion for a resolution Annex - article 3 – paragraph 6 6.
Amendment 33 #
Motion for a resolution Annex - article 3 – paragraph 6 6. If the Ombudsman finds there has been maladministration, he or she shall inform the institution, body, office or agency concerned, where appropriate making
Amendment 34 #
Motion for a resolution Annex - article 3 – paragraph 8 8. Where appropriate in relation to an inquiry into the activities of a Union institution, body, office or agency, the Ombudsman may
Amendment 35 #
Motion for a resolution Annex - article 3 – paragraph 9 9. As far as possible, the Ombudsman shall seek a solution with the institution, body, office or agency concerned to eliminate the instance of maladministration and satisfy the complaint. The Ombudsman shall inform the complainant of the
Amendment 36 #
Motion for a resolution Annex - article 3 – paragraph 10 10. At the end of each annual session the Ombudsman shall submit to the European Parliament a report on the outcome of
Amendment 37 #
Motion for a resolution Annex - article 3 a (new) Article 3 a The Ombudsman and the staff of the Ombudsman shall deal with requests for public access to documents in accordance with the conditions and limits provided for in Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001. With regards to complaints regarding the right of public access to official documents, the Ombudsman shall, following due analysis and all necessary considerations, issue a recommendation concerning the access or else to said documents, which the institution, body, office or agency concerned shall deliver within the deadline provided for by Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001. If the concerned institution, body, office or agency does not follow the recommendation to divulge the said documents, it shall duly state the reasons for its refusal. In this case, the Ombudsman shall inform the complainant about the legal remedies available, including the procedures available to refer the case to the Court of Justice of the European Union.
Amendment 38 #
Motion for a resolution Annex - article 3 b (new) Article 3 b The Ombudsman shall also be entitled to open new inquiries based on the information provided by whistle-blowers, who may report in confidentiality and anonymity, in case the practices described may represent instances of maladministration in the Union. To that end, applicable staff regulations regarding secrecy may be waived if necessary.
Amendment 39 #
Motion for a resolution Annex - article 3 c (new) Article 3 c The Ombudsman shall conduct regular assessments of the whistleblowing policies and procedures in place in the relevant institutions, bodies, offices and agencies of the Union, and formulate appropriate recommendations for improvement. The Ombudsman may confidentially provide impartial expert guidance to potential whistle-blowers concerning the scope of application of the relevant provisions in Union law.
Amendment 4 #
Motion for a resolution Annex – recital 6 (6) In order to strengthen the Ombudsman’s role, it is desirable to allow the Ombudsman, without prejudice to
Amendment 40 #
Motion for a resolution Annex - article 3 d (new) Article 3 d The Ombudsman shall ensure the impartiality of the Union’s administrative actions, and shall accordingly have the capacity to assess whether the general procedures applicable in the institutions, bodies, offices and agencies of the Union and their concrete application in particular cases comply with this principle. The Ombudsman may identify and assess possible instances of conflicts of interest at all levels within the institutions, bodies, offices and agencies of the Union, which could constitute a source of maladministration. Where appropriate, the Ombudsman shall inform the European Parliament of its findings.
Amendment 41 #
Motion for a resolution Annex - article 4 – paragraph 1 Amendment 42 #
Motion for a resolution Annex - article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 If, in the course of inquiries, the Ombudsman learns of facts which he or she considers might relate to criminal law, the Ombudsman shall notify the competent national authorities and, in so far as the case falls within their powers, the European Anti-fraud
Amendment 43 #
Motion for a resolution Annex - article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 If, in the course of inquiries, the Ombudsman learns of facts which
Amendment 44 #
Motion for a resolution Annex - article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 The Ombudsman may also notify the Union institution, body, office or agency concerned of the facts calling into question the conduct of a member of their staff as well as any persistent activity hampering the ongoing inquiry.
Amendment 45 #
Motion for a resolution Annex - article 5 The Ombudsman and
Amendment 46 #
Motion for a resolution Annex - article 6 – paragraph 1 1. The Ombudsman may cooperate with authorities of the same type in the Member States provided that the Ombudsman complies with the national law applicable.
Amendment 47 #
Motion for a resolution Annex - article 6 – paragraph 2 2. Within the scope of his or her duties, the Ombudsman shall cooperate with the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights
Amendment 48 #
Motion for a resolution Annex - article 6 – paragraph 2 2. Within the scope of
Amendment 49 #
Motion for a resolution Annex - article 7 – paragraph 2 2. The Ombudsman shall be chosen from among persons who are Union citizens, have full civil and political rights, offer every guarantee of independence,
Amendment 5 #
Motion for a resolution Annex – recital 7 (7) In order to increase the effectiveness of
Amendment 50 #
Motion for a resolution Annex - article 8 – paragraph 1 1. The Ombudsman shall cease to exercise
Amendment 51 #
Motion for a resolution Annex - article 8 – paragraph 2 2. Save in the event of
Amendment 52 #
Motion for a resolution Annex - article 9 Where the European Parliament intends to request the dismissal of the Ombudsman in accordance with Article 228(2) of the TFEU, it
Amendment 53 #
Motion for a resolution Annex - article 10 – paragraph 1 1. In the performance of
Amendment 54 #
Motion for a resolution Annex - article 10 – paragraph 2 2. When taking up
Amendment 55 #
Motion for a resolution Annex - article 11 – paragraph 1 1. During
Amendment 56 #
Motion for a resolution Annex - article 12 – paragraph 1a (new) 1a. The Ombudsman shall aim to achieve gender parity within the composition of the secretariat.
Amendment 57 #
Motion for a resolution Annex - article 12 – paragraph 2 2. The officials and servants of the Ombudsman's secretariat shall be subject to the rules and regulations applicable to officials and other servants of the European Union. Their number shall be adopted each year as part of the budgetary procedure and be adequate for the proper performance of the Ombudsman's duties and workload.
Amendment 58 #
Motion for a resolution Annex - article 12 – paragraph 4 4. In matters concerning
Amendment 59 #
Motion for a resolution Annex - article 12a (new) Article 12 a The Ombudsman shall be awarded an adequate budget, providing for his or her independence and for the performance of his or her duties.
Amendment 6 #
Motion for a resolution Annex – recital 8 (8) The Ombudsman should have access to all the elements required for the performance of
Amendment 60 #
Motion for a resolution Annex - article 12 a (new) Article 12 a The Ombudsman shall appoint within the secretariat a person or structure that is able to assess in a timely manner whether harassment cases of all kind and nature are handled adequately within the institutions, bodies, offices and agencies of the Union and, where appropriate, to provide advice to Union staff.
Amendment 61 #
Motion for a resolution Annex - article 15 – paragraph 1 - point a (a) procedural rights of the
Amendment 7 #
Motion for a resolution Annex – recital 9 (9) The Ombudsman and
Amendment 8 #
Motion for a resolution Annex – recital 10 (10) Account should be taken of the
Amendment 9 #
Motion for a resolution Annex – recital 10 (10) Account should be taken of the recent changes concerning the protection of the Union’s financial interests against criminal offences, notably the establishment of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office by Council Regulation (EU) 2017/19392 , so as to allow the Ombudsman to notify it of any information falling within the latter’s remit. Likewise, in order to fully respect the presumption of innocence and the rights of the defence enshrined in Article 48 of the Charter of the Fundamental Rights of the European Union, it is desirable that, where
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