39 Questions
What types of poor administration can the Ombudsman investigate?
Unfair conduct, discrimination, abuse of power, lack of information or refusal to provide it, unnecessary delays, and incorrect procedures.
How does the Ombudsman's office initiate investigations?
In response to complaints or on its own initiative.
What is the purpose of the Ombudsman's annual activity report?
To provide information to the European Parliament.
What is the first step the Ombudsman takes to resolve a problem?
Informing the institution concerned.
What happens if an institution fails to accept the Ombudsman's recommendations?
The Ombudsman can draw up a special report to the European Parliament.
What is the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) responsible for?
Issuing opinions on EU issues to the European Commission, the Council of the EU and the European Parliament.
What is the composition of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC)?
Representatives of workers' and employers' organisations, and other interest groups (e.g. farmers, consumers) from all EU countries.
What is the main purpose of the Committee of the Regions (CoR)?
To share opinions on EU legislation that directly impacts regions and cities.
What are the main objectives of the European Investment Bank (EIB)?
To boost Europe's potential in terms of jobs and growth, support action to mitigate climate change, and promote EU policies outside the EU.
How does the European Investment Bank (EIB) operate?
Borrowing money on capital markets and lending it on favourable terms to projects that support EU objectives.
What is the role of the European Ombudsman?
To investigate complaints about poor administration by EU institutions or other EU bodies.
What is the European Investment Bank (EIB) jointly owned by?
EU countries.
What is the European Investment Bank (EIB) not dependent on for its funding?
The EU budget.
Match the EU body with its primary function:
European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) = Issues opinions on EU issues to the European Commission, the Council of the EU and the European Parliament Committee of the Regions (CoR) = Shares opinions on EU legislation that directly impacts regions and cities European Investment Bank (EIB) = Lends money on favourable terms to projects that support EU objectives European Ombudsman = Investigates complaints about poor administration by EU institutions or other EU bodies
Match the EU body with its composition:
European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) = Representatives of workers' and employers' organisations, and other interest groups Committee of the Regions (CoR) = Locally and regionally elected representatives from all 27 Member States European Investment Bank (EIB) = Jointly owned by the EU countries European Ombudsman = Independent institution with its own borrowing and lending decisions
Match the EU body with its goal:
European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) = To act as a bridge between the EU's decision-making institutions and EU citizens Committee of the Regions (CoR) = To share opinions on EU legislation that directly impacts regions and cities European Investment Bank (EIB) = To boost Europe's potential in terms of jobs and growth European Ombudsman = To investigate complaints about poor administration by EU institutions or other EU bodies
Match the EU body with its funding:
European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) = No funding mentioned Committee of the Regions (CoR) = No funding mentioned European Investment Bank (EIB) = Borrows money on capital markets and lends it on favourable terms European Ombudsman = No funding mentioned
Match the EU body with its membership:
European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) = 326 members from all EU countries Committee of the Regions (CoR) = Locally and regionally elected representatives from all 27 Member States European Investment Bank (EIB) = All EU countries are shareholders European Ombudsman = No membership mentioned
Match the EU body with its objective:
European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) = To issue opinions on EU issues Committee of the Regions (CoR) = To share opinions on EU legislation European Investment Bank (EIB) = To support action to mitigate climate change European Ombudsman = To investigate complaints about poor administration
Match the EU body with its role:
European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) = Advisory body Committee of the Regions (CoR) = Advisory body European Investment Bank (EIB) = Independent body European Ombudsman = Investigative body
Match the EU body with its scope:
European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) = EU issues Committee of the Regions (CoR) = EU legislation that directly impacts regions and cities European Investment Bank (EIB) = EU policies outside the EU European Ombudsman = EU institutions or other EU bodies
Match the following types of maladministration with their descriptions:
Unfair conduct = Discrimination Abuse of power = Lack of transparency Lack of information or refusal to provide it = Unnecessary delays Incorrect procedures = Unfair treatment
Match the following steps with the Ombudsman's investigation process:
Launch investigations = In response to complaints or on its own initiative Produce an annual activity report = For the European Parliament Make recommendations to the institution = If an amicable solution fails Draw up a special report = To the European Parliament
Match the following attributes with the Ombudsman's office:
Impartial body = Takes no orders from any government or organisation Launches investigations = In response to complaints Produces an annual activity report = For the European institutions Acts on its own initiative = When necessary
Match the following roles with the Ombudsman's actions:
Inform the institution concerned = To solve a problem simply Make an effort to reach an amicable solution = To put matters right Draw up a special report to the European Parliament = If an institution fails to accept recommendations Take orders from government or organisation = Never
Match the following outcomes with the Ombudsman's intervention:
Problem is solved = Institution responds positively Institution accepts recommendations = Problem is resolved European Parliament takes action = Ombudsman's special report Institution ignores recommendations = Ombudsman draws up a special report
What is the primary function of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC)?
To issue opinions on EU issues to the European Commission, the Council of the EU and the European Parliament
What is the main objective of the European Investment Bank (EIB)?
To boost Europe's potential in terms of jobs and growth, support action to mitigate climate change, and promote EU policies
Who can lodge complaints about poor administration by EU institutions or bodies with the European Ombudsman?
Citizens or residents of EU countries, or EU-based associations or businesses
How many members are there in the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC)?
326 members
What is the composition of the Committee of the Regions (CoR)?
Locally and regionally elected representatives from all 27 Member States
What is the source of funding for the European Investment Bank (EIB)?
Capital markets
What is the primary role of the European Ombudsman?
To investigate complaints about poor administration by EU institutions or bodies
Who are the shareholders of the European Investment Bank (EIB)?
EU countries
What is the main characteristic of the Ombudsman's office?
It is an impartial body
What can the Ombudsman do if an institution fails to accept its recommendations?
Draw up a special report to the European Parliament
What is the purpose of the Ombudsman's intervention?
To solve problems amicably
What kind of report does the Ombudsman produce for the European Parliament?
An activity report
What type of conduct can the Ombudsman investigate?
Unfair conduct
Study Notes
EU Bodies
European Economic and Social Committee
- Composed of representatives of workers', employers', and other interest groups (e.g., farmers, consumers)
- Issues opinions on EU issues to the European Commission, Council of the EU, and European Parliament
- Acts as a bridge between EU decision-making institutions and EU citizens
- Has 326 members from all EU countries
Committee of the Regions
- Composed of locally and regionally elected representatives from all 27 Member States
- Enables them to share opinions on EU legislation that directly impacts regions and cities
European Investment Bank
- Jointly owned by EU countries
- Seeks to boost Europe's potential in terms of jobs and growth, support climate change mitigation, and promote EU policies outside the EU
- Independent body that takes its own borrowing and lending decisions
- Borrows money on capital markets and lends it on favourable terms to projects supporting EU objectives
- About 90% of loans are made within the EU
- None of the money comes from the EU budget
- Composition: all EU countries are shareholders
European Ombudsman
- Investigates complaints about poor administration by EU institutions or other EU bodies
- Complaints can be lodged by citizens, residents, associations, or businesses
- Investigates different types of poor administration, including:
- Unfair conduct
- Discrimination
- Abuse of power
- Lack of information or refusal to provide it
- Unnecessary delays
- Incorrect procedures
- Works independently, taking no orders from any government or organisation
- Produces an annual activity report for the European Parliament
- Aims to solve problems amicably, but can make recommendations to the institution if necessary
- Can draw up a special report to the European Parliament if necessary
EU Institutional Environment
European Economic and Social Committee
- Composed of representatives of workers', employers', and other interest groups (e.g., farmers, consumers)
- Issues opinions on EU issues to the European Commission, Council of the EU, and European Parliament
- Acts as a bridge between EU decision-making institutions and EU citizens
- Has 326 members from all EU countries
Committee of the Regions
- Composed of locally and regionally elected representatives from all 27 Member States
- Enables them to share opinions on EU legislation that directly impacts regions and cities
European Investment Bank
- Jointly owned by EU countries
- Seeks to boost Europe's potential in terms of jobs and growth, support climate change mitigation, and promote EU policies outside the EU
- Independent body that takes its own borrowing and lending decisions
- Borrows money on capital markets and lends it on favourable terms to projects supporting EU objectives
- About 90% of loans are made within the EU
- None of the money comes from the EU budget
- Composition: all EU countries are shareholders
European Ombudsman
- Investigates complaints about poor administration by EU institutions or other EU bodies
- Complaints can be lodged by citizens, residents, associations, or businesses
- Investigates different types of poor administration, including:
- Unfair conduct
- Discrimination
- Abuse of power
- Lack of information or refusal to provide it
- Unnecessary delays
- Incorrect procedures
- Works independently, taking no orders from any government or organisation
- Produces an annual activity report for the European Parliament
- Aims to solve problems amicably, but can make recommendations to the institution if necessary
- Can draw up a special report to the European Parliament if necessary
EU Institutional Environment
European Economic and Social Committee
- Composed of representatives of workers', employers', and other interest groups (e.g., farmers, consumers)
- Issues opinions on EU issues to the European Commission, Council of the EU, and European Parliament
- Acts as a bridge between EU decision-making institutions and EU citizens
- Has 326 members from all EU countries
Committee of the Regions
- Composed of locally and regionally elected representatives from all 27 Member States
- Enables them to share opinions on EU legislation that directly impacts regions and cities
European Investment Bank
- Jointly owned by EU countries
- Seeks to boost Europe's potential in terms of jobs and growth, support climate change mitigation, and promote EU policies outside the EU
- Independent body that takes its own borrowing and lending decisions
- Borrows money on capital markets and lends it on favourable terms to projects supporting EU objectives
- About 90% of loans are made within the EU
- None of the money comes from the EU budget
- Composition: all EU countries are shareholders
European Ombudsman
- Investigates complaints about poor administration by EU institutions or other EU bodies
- Complaints can be lodged by citizens, residents, associations, or businesses
- Investigates different types of poor administration, including:
- Unfair conduct
- Discrimination
- Abuse of power
- Lack of information or refusal to provide it
- Unnecessary delays
- Incorrect procedures
- Works independently, taking no orders from any government or organisation
- Produces an annual activity report for the European Parliament
- Aims to solve problems amicably, but can make recommendations to the institution if necessary
- Can draw up a special report to the European Parliament if necessary
This quiz covers the composition, roles, and functions of the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions in the European Union.
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