IOI Ombudsman News 40/2026

Date of article: 30/10/2026

Daily News of: 30/10/2026

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Austria lacks sufficient awareness of self-determination, Ombudsperson Bernhard Achitz told the UN. (AI-edited image)

AUSTRIA | The Austrian Ombudsman Board criticises the lack of self-determination and provisions governing adult guardianship

There is still room for improvement regarding the self-determination of persons with disabilities in Austria. This was observed by Ombudsperson Bernhard Achitz on Monday, 19 October 2026, in his speech during the country review of Austria’s implementation of the International Covenant on Civil und Political Rights in Geneva in Geneva.



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CANADA | Le Commissaire aux services en français demande des améliorations importantes à ServiceOntario

La province accepte la majorité des recommandations du Commissaire afin d’assurer un accès équitable en français aux Ontariennes et Ontariens.



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Flemish Ombudsman Myriam Parys speaks on Radio 2

Belgium | Flemish Ombudsman explains public transport complaints on Flemish radio

In the radio programme WinWin on Radio 2, Flemish Ombudsman Myriam Parys discussed the complaints received by the Flemish Ombudsman Service about De Lijn, Flanders' public transport operator. Topics included transport poverty, discontinued bus stops and routes, and fines issued to so-called fare evaders without a valid ticket.



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