The European Ombudsman investigates complaints about maladministration in the institutions and bodies of the European Union. The Ombudsman is completely independent and impartial. The current Ombudsman is Ms Emily O'Reilly. O'Reilly was appointed European Ombudsman by the European Parliament in 2013. She was re-appointed in 2014 and 2019. Her current term expires in December 2024. The Parliament elected the first European Ombudsman in 1995.
