The European Ombudsman has received the European Commission’s reply in the inquiry into how it prepared a legislative proposal as part of its omnibus package of simplification measures.
In July, the Ombudswoman asked the Commission for detailed explanations on why a series of procedural steps – foreseen under internal rules – were not carried out.
Once the analysis of the Commission’s reply is completed, the Ombudswoman will take the next steps in the inquiry.