Draft regulation of the European Parliament laying down the regulations and general conditions governing the performance of the Ombudsman’s duties (Statute of the European Ombudsman) and repealing Decision 94/262/ECSC, EC, Euratom

This dossier concerns the Statute of the European Ombudsman, repealing Decision 94/262. The amendments address the title 'Ombudsperson' and gender-neutral language, appointment by Parliament and independence, complaints of maladministration in Union institutions, own-initiative and strategic inquiries, access to classified documents, intervention before the Court of Justice, cooperation with OLAF and the European Public Prosecutor's Office, public access under Regulation 1049/2001, and whistleblower protection.