Press Release: Emily O’Reilly begins work as European Ombudsman

Following her election by the European Parliament in July, Emily O'Reilly steps down as Irish Ombudsman and begins work as European Ombudsman on 1 October 2013. She follows P. Nikiforos Diamandouros, who retires after serving as European Ombudsman for more than ten years.

ESO: Background information: Statement by Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič on the election of a new European Ombudsman http://www.europeansources.info/record/memo-statement-by-vice-president-maros-sefcovic-on-the-election-of-a-new-european-ombudsman/

EUObserver, 21.10.13: 'If it's public money, it has to be visible' http://euobserver.com/institutional/121814

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