Valérie HAYER

Activities of the European Ombudsman – annual report 2024

Continued war crimes committed by the Russian Federation, notably killing Ukrainian prisoners of war

Application of the Treaty provisions related to the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality and the role of national parliaments in the EU legislative process

Demand stricter justification from the Commission for EU legislative action, ensuring respect for Member State competences and avoiding disguised extensions of power.

Resolution on protection of EU consumers against the practices of certain e-commerce platforms: the case of child-like sex dolls, weapons and other illegal products and materials

Impose stricter controls on e-commerce platforms to remove illegal products like weapons and child-like sex dolls, enforcing consumer protection and safety.

Access to finance for SMEs and scale-ups

Simplify regulations to reduce burdens on SMEs and improve their access to finance, especially for scale-ups.