On 15 May 2023, an inquiry team from the European Ombudsman met with the European External Action Service (EEAS) representatives to discuss the qualifications assessment for two EU civilian mission border advisor posts, under cases 90/2022/AV and 91/2022/AV. These cases were sparked by grievances regarding the EEAS’s evaluation of an applicant’s qualifications, specifically questioning the […]
The European Ombudsman’s own-initiative inquiry (OI/12/2010/(BEH)MMN) concerning the accountability mechanisms for instances of maladministration within Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) missions underscores a complex landscape of administrative oversight across various EU missions. These missions, ranging from civilian to military operations in territories beyond EU borders, operate under distinct command structures and financial regimes, creating
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In a definitive ruling, the Romanian national court has meticulously outlined the boundaries of administrative authority within European Union (EU) civilian missions, offering significant clarity on the legal status of decisions made by mission heads. This judgment originates from a contentious issue regarding the administrative character of a specific decision issued by the leader of
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In the academic article Contracted EU civil servants in EU common security and defence policy missions:Procedural routes to judicial remedies, Graham Butler, a Full Professor of Law at the University of Southern Denmark, delves into the complex world of judicial remedies available to EU civil servants, particularly those contracted under the EU’s Common Security and
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The European Union’s Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) represents a cornerstone of the EU’s approach to managing external security and defence. It facilitates the deployment of military and civilian missions to manage crises, prevent conflicts and strengthen international security. However, as the global landscape becomes increasingly unstable, characterized by rapid geopolitical shifts, emerging security
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