The European Ombudsman, Emily O'Reilly, has welcomed the publication of names of certain senior officials who leave the European Commission for new jobs, including positions in the private sector.

The Commission has published the details of previous duties of the senior officials concerned, their new role outside the Commission, and its own assessment of possible conflicts of interest. The move, outlined in the Commission's reply to the Ombudsman, is in line with recommendations the Ombudsman issued in September 2014, and follows the new EU Staff Regul