Accountability in the EU: The Role of the European Ombudsman

Author: Herwig C. H. Hofmann; Jacques Ziller
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
ISBN: 9781785367304
Published In: June 2017
Format: Hardback
Jurisdiction: European Union ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

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In the first inter-disciplinary work focussed on the European Ombudsman, expert observers of EU institutional affairs provide a thorough evaluation of the Ombudsman and its constitutional role, powers, activities and future potential.

The book addresses the Ombudsman's impact on accountability in the EU's executive branch and offers new suggestions for the further development of the practice of 'ombudsreview'. The contributions to the discussion within this book come from law, political science, administrative science and economics.

Looking at comparative developments in EU law and policy they critically review, from a variety of perspectives and methodologies, the Ombudsman's role in the review of activity of EU institutions, bodies, offices and agencies. They then evaluate this role, and its achievements, against the original objectives for creating an Ombudsman some twenty years ago.

This timely book will appeal to scholars and advanced students of the EU political and legal system. It is a also must-read for policy advisors and practitioners looking to enhance their understanding of alternative modes of dispute settlement and anyone interested in the future of administration in the EU.

1. The Developing Role of the European Ombudsman Herwig Hofmann
2. The European Ombudsman: A Resilient Institution in a Turbulent, Evolving Administrative Order Jarle Trondal and Anchrit Wille
3. Monitoring the law and independent from politics'? The relationship between the European Ombudsman and the European Parliament Christine Neuhold
4. Public Awareness of EU Rights and the Functions of the European Ombudsman: Some Unpleasant Findings George Tridimas and Takis Tridimas
5. The Role of the European Ombudsman Dacian Dragos and Bogdana Neamtu
6. Discretion, Care and Public Interests in the EU Administration: Probing the Limits of Law Joana Mendes
7. New perspectives for the European Ombudsman opened by the Lisbon Treaty Roberto Mastroianni
8. The Ombudsman's role in promoting good governance Ian Harden
9. From Maladministration to Good Administration: Retrospective Reflections on a Ten-Year Journey P. Nikiforos Diamandouros
10. Variations Around the O-Word: the European Ombudsman from Mediateur to Garante ? Some Concluding Remarks Jacques Ziller
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