3 Amendments of Soledad CABEZÓN RUIZ related to 2017/2126(INI)
Amendment 26 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. WelcomNotes the decreasing number of inquiries concerning the European institutions conducted by the Ombudsman in 2016 (245 in 2016, 261 in 2015); reiterates its call on the EU institutions, bodies, offices and agencies to respond and react within a reasonable time-frame to the critical remarks of the Ombudsman and to improve their compliance rate with the Ombudsman’s recommendations and/or decisions;
Amendment 34 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. EncouragInvites the Commission’s efforts to facilitate access to documents and information, particularly with regard to the EU Pilot procedures in relation to petitions received and to ensure full access once an EU-pilot procedure is closed; encourages the continuation of the Ombudsman’s strategic inquiry into the Commission’s transparency in handling infringement complaints under the EU Pilot procedures, and urges the Ombudsman to be determined and vigilant in continuing to investigate the matter in 2017;
Amendment 74 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Recalls that whistle-blowers are crucial figures in unveiling cases of maladministration, and supports measures by the EU institutions to encourage whistle-blowing and protect whistle- blowers against retribution; reiterates its call for an horizontal directive on whistle- blowing which sets out appropriate channels and procedures for denouncreporting all forms of maladministration, as well as minimum adequate guarantees and legal safeguards at all levels for the individuals involved; encourages a follow-up on the Ombudsman enquiries of 2015 related to the EU institutions internal whistleblowing rules ; welcomes the Ombudsman own rules in this field and encourages other European institutions to use them as guidance;