Ana MIRANDA PAZ

Activities of the European Ombudsman – annual report 2024

EU strategic defence and security partnerships

Harmonise military equipment rules and establish formal security partnerships with NATO, the United States, and Ukraine to strengthen European defence capabilities against Russian threats.

Drones and new systems of warfare – the EU‘s need to adapt to be fit for today‘s security challenges

Fund the development and deployment of EU drone and counter-drone capabilities, prioritising SME access and reducing reliance on third-country suppliers.

Addressing impunity through EU sanctions, including the EU Global Human Rights sanctions regime (so called “EU Magnitsky Act”)

Extend the EU Magnitsky Act to include large-scale corruption, digital surveillance abuse, and environmental destruction harming civilians.

Implementation of the common security and defence policy – annual report 2025

Maintain and expand sanctions against Russia and states supporting its aggression, including Belarus, Iran, and North Korea.