What we can help with
The Ombudsman has competence in matters relating to:
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the public sector, such as ministries, tax offices, customs, city plan
offices, police stations, prisons, schools, Greek embassies, etc. - local authorities and their legal entities (enterprises)
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other legal entities of public law, such as social security funds, hospitals,
universities, etc. -
public Utility Companies (Water Supply and Sewerage Company
EYDAP, Public Power Corporation DEI, Hellenic Post (ELTA) etc. -
state legal entities of private law, public undertakings and undertakings
where the management is appointed by the State, directly or indirectly, as
a shareholder.
By way of exception, the Ombudsman has competence over the private sector or
specific individuals, in case of violation of
- children’s rights
- the principle of equal treatment and anti-discrimination provisions
