MEPs commend EU Ombudsman’s inquiry into ‘revolving door’ jobs for Commissioners

The European Parliament held a debate and adopted a Resolution on the 24 November 2016 on the Annual report on the activities of the European Ombudsman in 2015.

Tackling all sources of conflict of interest was crucial to ensure the credibility of political decision-making, the MEPs said in the Resolution. Parliament also reiterated its worries about former European Commission President José Manuel Barroso’s appointment as non-executive chairman of Goldman Sachs International, and called on the Ombudsman to initiate a strategic inquiry into the Commission’s handling of this case.

ESO: Background information: European Ombudsman: Annual Report, 2015 http://www.europeansources.info/record/annual-report-2015-8/

ESO: Background information: President Juncker proposes to tighten the Code of Conduct for Commissioners http://www.europeansources.info/record/president-juncker-proposes-to-tighten-the-code-of-conduct-for-commissioners/

ESO: Background information: Ombudsman welcomes publication of names following 'revolving doors' inquiry http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-ombudsman-welcomes-publication-of-names-following-revolving-doors-inquiry/

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