EEAS

Clarifying Qualifications: The European Ombudsman’s Inquiry into Selection Processes for CSDP Missions

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 […]

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Untangling Accountability in EU CSDP Missions: A Path Forward

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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