Zur ersten Bürgersprechstunde seit Beginn der Corona-Pandemie und damit auch in der laufenden Wahlperiode lädt der Petitionsausschuss des Landtages Brandenburg für die kommende Woche in den Landkreis Spree-Neiße ein. Interessierte Bürgerinnen und Bürger können ihre Anliegen am 10. September...

An elderly couple of 59 years were split up with little regard for their welfare by Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has found. The couple were separated when the wife was discharged to a care home after leaving hospital. The husband was left to live in the family home with the help of care workers, but quickly...

In a letter addressed to the Ministers of Home Affairs and for Inclusion, Social Security and Migration of Spain, published today, the Commissioner raises concerns about the situation of the migrants, including asylum seekers, who are accommodated in the bullring of Melilla, following the prolonged lockdown of Melilla’s reception centre for migrants due to the...

“I am concerned at numerous reports of police violence against journalists covering demonstrations in Sofia”, said today the Commissioner. “Several journalists were reportedly beaten up and pepper sprayed when riot police clashed with demonstrators yesterday in Sofia. One journalist was reportedly detained for hours and others had their professional...

At its meeting of 3 September, the Committee will receive the European Ombudsman (EO), Ms Emily O’Reilly, who will present her 2019 Annual Report. Members will have the opportunity to exchange views with the Ombudsman on the progress of her work for the past year. Among other things, the Report, published in May 2019, emphasises the special relationship with...