Ombudswoman opens inquiry into Commission's adoption of omnibus package
The European Ombudswoman, Teresa Anjinho, has opened an inquiry concerning the European Commission’s preparation of a legislative proposal included in its omnibus package of simplification measures. This inquiry was initiated following a complaint submitted by eight civil society organisations, which alleged that the Commission failed to comply with its Better Regulation Guidelines by not providing a justification for omitting a public consultation or an impact assessment on the draft legislation, and for not conducting a climate consistency assessment as mandated by the European Climate Law. The Ombudswoman has sought clarifications from the Commission regarding the stakeholder consultations referenced in the explanatory memorandum accompanying the proposal, including details of the companies and stakeholders invited to meetings in early February 2025 and the criteria used for their selection, as well as an explanation for the decision not to hold a public consultation.