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24/12/2014
- The Greek Ombudsman: 15th anniversary - Conference minutes (12-13 November 2013)
In 2013, the Greek Ombudsman completed its first 15 years of operation. This anniversary was an occasion for rethinking in depth the Ombudsman’s institutional role rather than for a mere celebration, given that the Independent Authority is required to safeguard and enhance the rule of law in a period of profound economic and social crisis. The questions posed in the two-day conference reveal the axes of this introspection. This publication, made with the support of the Council of Europe, reflects the views of the conference participants on these questions. -
25/09/2014
- Speech by the Greek Ombudsman, Calliope Spanou,in the Workshop on the role of Ombudsman Institutions in EU integration processes
The Greek Ombudsman, Ms Calliope Spanou, participated in the Workshop on the role of Ombudsman Institutions in EU integration processes which took place in Tirana Albania on the 25th and the 26th of September 2014. The event was organised by the European Commission’s DG Enlargement, within the framework of the TAIEX Instrument, in co-operation with People’s Advocate of Albania. The title of her speech was “Implementation of the acquis communautaire: challenges and obstacles. The role of the Greek Ombudsman”. -
16/04/2014
- Annual Report 2013: “The proper operation of institutions is not a luxury”
The proper operation of institutions is not a luxury, even in a period of economic crisis” stresses Ms Calliope Spanou, the Greek Ombudsman, in the annual report for 2013, submitted in March 27, to the Speaker of the Parliament, Mr. Evangelos Meimarakis. -
20/02/2014
- Speech by the Greek Ombudsman, Calliope Spanou, in the Equinet’s High-Level Seminar on Equality Law
The Greek Ombudsman, Calliope Spanou, participated in the High-Level Legal Seminar on Equality Law which was organized by the Equinet European network of equality bodies in Brussels on the 19th of February 2014. The title of her speech was “The experiences of national equality bodies in combating nationality-based discrimination: the experience of the Greek Ombudsman”.
