The Ombudsman, MA Faton Selami, met with the Ambassador of the European Union to the Republic of North Macedonia, H.E. Michalis Rokas, and with Deputy Ambassador Mr. Ben Napnau, at which, among other things, they discussed the challenges he faces at the beginning of his mandate, as well as the priorities in the work of the Institution. 

Namely, the Ombudsman emphasized the need to improve the legal framework of the institution, amendments and supplements to the Law on the Ombudsman, in two directions. One, ensuring full financial independence, and the second, independence of the professional service in accordance with the Paris Principles, to ensure status A - National Institution for Human Rights. 

The interlocutors agreed that these two things are necessary and that in the coming period they will work together to fulfill them, because, as the Ambassador emphasized, there is no. Michalis Rokas, ensuring the independence of the Ombudsman institution is part of the reform agenda of the Republic of North Macedonia in the process of European integration. 

In addition, the ambassador emphasized that the institution, given its importance for citizens, will continue to enjoy a high level of support from the European Union in all segments of its work.