Gheorghe Falcă· PPE

Overestimated

In 2024, the Ombudsman opened 415 inquiries and closed 411

Omissions

• The speaker failed to specify that of the 415 inquiries opened, 411 were complaint-based and 4 were own-initiative inquiries.
• The speaker also failed to mention that of the 427 inquiries actually closed, 421 were complaint-based and 6 were own-initiative.

Sources

• PrimaryEuropean Ombudsman - Inquiries by the European Ombudsman in 2024 (Infographics)415 Inquiries opened (411 complaint-based + 4 own-initiative); 427 Inquiries closed (421 complaint-based)
• PrimaryEuropean Parliament - A10-0015/2026 Reportthe Ombudsman opened 415 inquiries, of which 411 were complaint-based