Summary:
Teresa Anjinho elected as the new European Ombudsman with 344 votes.
She previously served as Deputy Ombudsman in Portugal from 2017 to 2022.
Anjinho was a member of the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF).
The role involves addressing complaints from EU citizens about European institutions.
Minister Paulo Rangel praises Anjinho's election as a great pride for Portugal.
Teresa Anjinho Takes the Helm as European Ombudsman
The former Secretary of State for Justice and ex-deputy of the CDS, Teresa Anjinho, has been elected as the new European Ombudsman by the European Parliament, securing 344 votes against her closest competitor, the Dutch candidate Reinier Van Zupthen, who received only 177 votes.
Anjinho previously served as Deputy Ombudsman in Portugal from 2017 to 2022 and was a member of the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF), an organization dedicated to investigating fraud related to European funds.
The role of the European Ombudsman is akin to that of national ombudsmen but operates on a European level, tasked with addressing complaints from all citizens residing in the EU regarding failures of European institutions.
Minister's Reaction
Paulo Rangel, Portugal's Foreign Minister, took to Twitter to congratulate Anjinho, emphasizing that this election represents a "well-deserved responsibility and a great pride for Portugal."
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