6. European Ombudsperson

The European Parliament appoints the European Ombudsman. The European Ombudsman investigates cases of maladministration in the actions of the institutions, bodies, offices, and agencies of the European Union, acting on their own initiative or following a complaint lodged by an EU citizen.

Any citizen of the European Union, body, organisation, natural or legal person residing or based in a Member State can make a complaint to the European Ombudsman.