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A total of 45 journalists interviewed the Ombudsman in Strasbourg and Brussels, as well as in the framework of official visits to Member States and accession countries.
Skupaj je z Varuhom opravilo pogovor 45 novinarjev v Strasbourgu in Bruslju, pa tudi v okviru uradnih obiskov v državah članicah in prosilkah.
Press releases were issued, on average, every seven working days, with a view to drawing a ention to the Ombudsman’s decisions and communications activities.
Sporočila za medije, katerih namen je bil opozoriti na odločitve in komunikacijske dejavnosti Varuha, so bila objavljana povprečno vsakih sedem delovnih dni.
Journalists’ requests for information about the Ombudsman’s work were dealt with promptly throughout the year.
Varuh je skozi vse leto redno obravnaval prošnje novinarjev za informacij e o njegovem delu.
Internal developments
Notranji razvoj
During the year, the Ombudsman made intensive preparations for enlargement, so as to be able to serve effectively the citizens of 25 Member States in 21 Treaty languages as from 1 May 2004.
Varuh se je celo leto intenzivno pripravljal na širitev, da bo od 1. maja 2004 lahko učinkovito opravljal funkcijo za državljane 25 držav članic v 21 uradnih jezikih.
The multi-annual budget plan adopted in 2002 foresees a phased introduction of new posts connected to enlargement in 2003-5.
Večletni proračunski načrt za obdobje 2003-2005, sprejet leta 2002, zaradi širitve Unij e predvideva postopno odpiranje novih delovnih mest.
The number of posts in the Ombudsman’s establishment plan rose from 27 in 2002 to 31 in 2003, with an increase to 38 foreseen in the 2004 budget adopted by the budgetary authorities in December 2003.
Število delovnih mest v kadrovskem načrtu Varuha se je povečalo iz 27 v letu 2002 na 31 v letu 2003. Proračun za leto 2004, ki ga je sprejel proračunski organ decembra 2003, pa predvideva skupaj 38 delovnih mest.
A review of the structure of the offi ce and its deployment of human resources was launched during the year.
Med letom se je začel tudi pregled strukture urada in razvrščanja človeških virov.
The Ombudsman also embarked upon a significant upgrading of the information technology infrastructure and complaints-database.
Varuh se je lotil pomembne nadgradnje infrastrukture informacijske tehnologije in baze podatkov o pritožbah.
These initiatives were undertaken with a view to enabling the offi ce to respond to the anticipated increase in complaints and to enhance the quality and efficiency of service to citizens.
Te pobude so bile sprejete z namenom pripraviti urad na pričakovano povečanje pritožb in povečati kakovost in učinkovitost storitev za državljane.
The year 2003 was an exciting year for the offi ce of the European Ombudsman.
Leto 2003 je bilo zanimivo za Evropskega varuha.
The number of complaints received increased significantly, due in part to a concerted effort to inform citizens of their rights.
Število prispelih pritožb se je bistveno povečalo delno tudi zaradi skupnega truda pri obveščanju državljanov o njihovih pravicah.
We intensified cooperation between ombudsmen throughout Europe, helping to ensure that citizens find an appropriate resolution to their grievances.
Poglobili smo sodelovanje med ombudsmani po vsej Evropi, da bi tako pomagali zagotoviti, da državljani dosežejo ustrezno odpravo domnevnih krivic.
And we began our final preparations for the enlargement of the European Union.
Prav tako smo pričeli z zaključnimi pripravami za širitev Evropske unije.
The Ombudsman actively participated in the Convention on the Future of Europe to ensure that citizens’ rights were given a central place in the Dra Constitution for Europe.
Varuh je aktivno sodeloval v Konvencij i o prihodnosti Evrope, da bi v osnutku Evropske ustave zagotovil osrednji položaj pravic državljanov.
And, of course, the institution saw a change in leadership in April 2003, following the retirement of the founding European Ombudsman, Jacob Söderman.
Po upokojitvi ustanovnega Evropskega varuha, Jacoba Södermana, pa je seveda institucij a aprila 2003 doživela menjavo vodstva.
I would like to pay tribute to his many achievements on behalf of European citizens.
Za njegove mnoge dosežke bi mu v imenu evropskih državljanov želel izkazati spoštovanje.
Foremost amongst them is the establishment of the European Ombudsman and its rapid evolution, under his sagacious leadership, into an effective and respected institution, capable of systematically and successfully promoting openness, accountability and good administration.
Najpomembnejši dosežek v času njegovega modrega vodenja je ustanovitev in hiter razvoj Evropskega varuha v učinkovito in spoštovano institucijo, ki je sposobna sistematično in uspešno vzpodbujati odprtost, odgovornost in dobro upravljanje.
During his seven and a half years in office, Jacob Söderman helped over 11,000 citizens find redress, either by resolving their complaints directly, or by advising them of where to turn.
V času sedem in pol letnega mandata je Jacob Söderman več kot 11.000 državljanom pomagal odpravljati krivice bodisi neposredno z reševanjem njihovih pritožb bodisi s svetovanjem, na koga naj se obrnejo.
His recommendations, reports and remarks to the European Union institutions led to important reforms that substantively improved the quality of service citizens now receive.
Njegova priporočila, poročila in pripombe institucij am Evropske unij e so vodile k pomembnim reformam, ki so bistveno izboljšale kakovost storitev, ki so sedaj na voljo državljanom.
I will continue to try to live up to the high expectations generated by his achievements.
Tudi nadalje si bom prizadeval, da bom vreden visokih pričakovanj, ki so plod njegovih dosežkov.
My priorities as European Ombudsman
Moje prednostne naloge v funkciji Evropskega varuha
When I appeared before the European Parliament’s Commi ee on Petitions as a candidate in November 2002, I identified the main goals towards which I would direct my energies, if elected.
V svojem nastopu novembra 2002 kot kandidat pred odborom Evropskega parlamenta za peticij e sem predstavil glavne cilje, v katere bi usmeril svojo energijo, če bi bil izvoljen.
Since taking offi ce in April 2003, I have developed these ideas into a programme of activities pursuing three main objectives.
Ko sem aprila 2003 nastopil funkcijo, sem te ideje razvil v program dejavnosti za doseganje treh glavnih ciljev.
Enhancing the effectiveness of the Ombudsman’s offi ce
Povečanje učinkovitosti urada Varuha
The first objective of any ombudsman’s offi ce should be to ensure that all citizens who turn to it receive help or advice, in a timely and appropriate way.
Prvi cilj katerega koli Varuha bi moral biti, da zagotovi vsem državljanom, ki se nanj obrnejo, pravočasno in primerno pomoč ali nasvet.
The number of people who addressed their complaints to the European Ombudsman in 2003 rose by 10%.
Število posameznikov, ki so naslovili svoje pritožbe na Evropskega varuha, je v letu 2003 naraslo za 10 odstotkov.
In almost 70% of these cases, we were able to help complainants, either by opening an inquiry, transferring the case to a competent body, or advising them where to turn in search of a prompt and effective solution to their problem.
V skoraj 70 odstotkih primerov smo pritožniku lahko pomagali s tem, da smo začeli s preiskavo, pritožbo preusmerili na drug odgovorni organ ali svetovali, komu naj jo naslovijo za hitro in učinkovito rešitev problema.
Such results are only possible, if the Ombudsman maintains constructive working relations with the institutions and bodies that are complained against.
Taki rezultati so možni le, če Varuh ohranja tvorne delovne odnose z institucijami in organi, zoper katere se pritožujejo.
In 2003, the European institutions continued to demonstrate their willingness to resolve the complaints that the Ombudsman brought to their a ention, by proposing solutions themselves or by accepting and implementing the Ombudsman’s recommendations.
Tudi v letu 2003 so evropske institucij e pokazale pripravljenost za reševanje pritožb, na katere je opozarjal Varuh. Rešitve so bodisi predlagale same ali sprejemale in izvajale priporočila Varuha.
Throughout the year, I met with members and officials of other institutions, including the College of Commissioners, the Presidents of Parliament, the Court of Justice and the Court of Auditors, as well as the Directors General of the Commission, in order to explain my expectations and, where necessary, to draw a ention to areas where improvements were needed.
Skozi leto sem se sestal s člani in uradniki ostalih institucij , vključno s kolegijem komisarjev, predsedniki Parlamenta, Sodišča in Računskega sodišča, kot tudi z generalnimi direktorji Komisije, da bi predstavil svoja pričakovanja in po potrebi usmeril pozornost na področja, kjer so bile potrebne izboljšave.
I am reassured by the fact that these meetings contributed to an enhanced understanding of the dual role of the Ombudsman as an independent, external mechanism of control over the administration and a vehicle for mediation.
Pomirja me dejstvo, da so ta srečanja prispevala k okrepitvi razumevanja dvojne vloge Varuha, ki je neodvisen, zunanji mehanizem nadzora nad upravljanjem in institucij a za posredovanje.
Increased familiarisation with this la er role has helped demonstrate to the EU institutions the benefits to be derived from more systematic collaboration with the Ombudsman.
Dobro poznavanje te zadnje navedene vloge je institucij am EU pomagalo predstaviti koristi, ki jih prinaša sistematično sodelovanje z Varuhom.
I am inclined to believe that institutions are becoming increasingly aware that resolving the underlying causes of complaints results in a double benefit: not only does it succeed in removing the possibility of future complaints about the same issue but it also enables the institutions to monitor their capacity to respond appropriately to instances of maladministration involving
Čedalje bolj verjamem, da se institucij e vse bolj zavedajo, da se reševanje vzrokov, ki so povod za pritožbe, obrestuje v dvojno korist: ne le, da uspešno zmanjšuje možnosti novih pritožb o enakih zadevah, ampak institucij am omogoča, da spremljajo sposobnost ustreznega lastnega odzivanja na nepravilnosti pri njihovih storitvah. Svet je to jasno pokazal leta 2003, ko je po mojem priporočilu izboljšal transparentnost svojih postopkov zaposlovanja.
Introduction their services.
Uvod služil državljanom 25 držav članic v 21 jezikih.
The Council demonstrated this clearly in 2003 by improving the transparency of its recruitment procedures following my recommendation.
Z veseljem lahko poročam, da je urad do konca 2003 bodisi zaposlil bodisi sprejel konkretne ukrepe za zaposlitev pravnih strokovnih sodelavcev, administrativnega osebja in pripravnikov, ki so potrebni, da se bomo soočili s temi izzivi.
I am happy to report that, by the end of 2003, the offi ce had either recruited or had taken concrete measures to recruit all the legal officers, administrative staffand trainees necessary to meet these challenges.
Varuh je prav tako poskrbel za pomembno nadgradnjo infrastrukture informacijske tehnologije in baze podatkov, da bi urad pripravil na pričakovano povečano povpraševanje po njegovih storitvah.
Promoting the rule of law, good administration and respect for human rights
Zagotavljanje pravne varnosti, dobrega upravljanja in spoštovanja človekovih pravic
The European Ombudsman has a key role to play in strengthening the democratic life of the Union.
Evropski varuh ima ključno vlogo pri krepitvi demokratičnega življenja v Unij i.
In pursuing this task, the European Ombudsman will need to complement a ention to the rule of law and good administration, traditionally identified as core preoccupations of an ombudsman, with increased sensitivity to the protection of human rights.
Pri opravljanju te naloge bi moral Evropski varuh poleg pozornosti za pravno varnost in dobro upravljanje, ki sta tradicionalno njegovi osrednji dejavnosti, nameniti večjo pozornost varstvu človekovih pravic.
Such a rebalancing of the scope of his activities will be in line with ongoing international trends reflected in, among others, the explicit addition of human rights to the mandate of the ombudsman in Finland (1999) and Norway (2003) and noted by the President of the International Ombudsman Institute in a recent keynote address.
Tako uravnoteženje področja njegovih dejavnosti je v skladu s trenutnimi mednarodnimi trendi, ki se med drugim odražajo v jasno razširjeni pristojnosti ombudsmanov na Finskem (1999) in Norveškem (2003) na področju človekovih pravic in ki jih v uvodnem nedavnem nagovoru omenja predsednik Mednarodnega združenja ombudsmanov.
It will also constitute recognition of the new demands and challenges likely to issue from the Union’s biggest and most ambitious enlargement to date.
To pomeni tudi priznavanje novih zahtev in izzivov, ki se bodo najverjetneje pojavili z doslej največjo in najambicioznejšo širitvijo Unije.
In confronting these challenges, the Ombudsman can have recourse to a dual strategy: he can react to the complaints received, but he can also work proactively through his power to launch inquiries on his own-initiative.
Varuh se lahko v soočanju s temi izzivi oprime dvojne strategije: lahko se odzove na prispele pritožbe ali pa z možnostjo sprožanja preiskave na lastno pobudo deluje proaktivno.
The possibility of launching such inquiries is of great value, mainly in tackling possible systemic problems revealed by a series of complaints concerning a particular problem.
Možnost uvedbe takih preiskav veliko pomeni predvsem pri reševanju možnih sistemskih težav, ki se pokažejo pri obravnavanju pritožb v zvezi s posameznim problemom.
In autumn 2003, I launched three such inquiries, including one on the integration of people with disabilities by the European Commission.
Jeseni 2003 sem sprožil tri take preiskave, med temi eno o vključevanju invalidov s strani Evropske komisije. e.
But the Ombudsman’s proactive role goes well beyond this.
Vendar pa proaktivna vloga Varuha seže še mnogo dlje.
It is incumbent upon the Ombudsman to use the instruments at his disposal so that citizens are informed of their rights and of the means available for them to ensure that these rights are respected.
Varuh mora uporabljati razpoložljive instrumente za obveščanje državljanov o njihovih pravicah in sredstvih, ki so jim na razpolago za zagotavljanje spoštovanja teh pravic.
This is key to empowering citizens, so that their rights deriving from the Union become a living reality.
To je ključ, kako državljanom omogočiti, da njihove pravice, ki izhajajo iz Unije, postanejo živa realnost.
As part of each of the visits to the Member States and accession countries in 2003, the European Ombudsman used public lectures, media interviews and information material to inform citizens of their rights and of how best to use them.
Ob vsakem obisku držav članic in pristopnic v letu 2003 je Varuh izkoristil priložnost javnih predavanj, medijskih intervjujev in informativnega gradiva, da je obveščal državljane o njihovih pravicah in o tem, kako jih najboljše izkoristiti.
Mr. Söderman successfully argued for the incorporation of the Charter of Fundamental Rights in the Dra Constitutional Treaty and both he and I pressed for an explicit recognition of the role of ombudsmen and other non-judicial remedies in the text.
Söderman je uspešno zagovarjal vključitev Listine o temeljnih pravicah v osnutek ustavne pogodbe, oba pa sva se pri oblikovanju teksta zavzemala za izrecno priznanje vloge ombudsmanov in drugih izvensodnih sredstev.
Although this la er goal was not realised within 2003, I shall continue to consider it an item of high priority and will persist in my efforts to have it included in the final text of the Constitution.
Čeprav drugi omenjeni cilj v letu 2003 ni bil uresničen, bo to zame tudi v prihodnje prednostna naloga in vztrajal bom v prizadevanjih za njeno vključitev v končno besedilo Ustave.
National and regional ombudsmen provide an effective remedy for citizens whose rights are infringed.
Nacionalni in regionalni ombudsmani zagotavljajo učinkovito pravno sredstvo državljanom, katerih pravice so kršene.
In this way, they play a key role in ensuring that Union law is fully respected by the public administrations in their respective countries.
Tako v svojih državah igrajo ključno vlogo pri zagotavljanju popolnega spoštovanja prava Unij e s strani javne uprave.
In reaching this goal, close cooperation between the European Ombudsman and the ombudsmen in Member States is of paramount importance.
Za doseganje tega cilja je tesno sodelovanje med Evropskim varuhom in ombudsmani držav članic izrednega pomena.
In 2003, this cooperation went from strength to strength.
Leta 2003 je bilo to sodelovanje ves čas zelo intenzivno.
In April, ombudsmen from across the European Union met at the national level in Athens and at the regional level in Valencia.
Aprila so se ombudsmani iz vse Evropske unij e na nacionalni ravni srečali v Atenah, na regionalni ravni pa v Valenciji.
In May, national ombudsmen from the candidate countries held a similar meeting in Warsaw, the final such meeting before enlargement.
Maja so nacionalni ombudsmani iz držav kandidatk imeli podobno srečanje v Varšavi. To srečanje je bilo zadnje tako srečanje pred širitvijo.
In December 2003, the liaison officers from each national ombudsman’s offi ce came together from 26 countries for a meeting in Strasbourg.
Decembra 2003 so se v Strasbourgu sestali uradniki za zvezo iz nacionalnih uradov ombudsmanov iz 26 držav.
All four meetings helped to increase knowledge of Union law among participants and enabled colleagues to share their experiences and to exchange best practice.
Vsa štiri srečanja so med udeleženci pomagala okrepiti poznavanje prava Unij e in kolegom omogočila, da si izmenjujejo izkušnje in dobro prakso.
They also substantively complemented the daily exchange of information among offices, assured through three communications initiatives of the European Ombudsman: the European Ombudsmen – Newsle er, a bi-annual publication issued jointly with the European
Med drugim so bistveno izpopolnili vsakodnevno izmenjavo informacij med uradi, ki je s strani Evropskega varuha zagotovljena z obveščanjem na tri načine: z Glasilom evropskih ombudsmanov (European Ombudsmen - Newsle er), polletno publikacijo, izdano v sodelovanju z evropsko sekcijo Mednarodnega združenja ombudsmanov; z Dnevnimi novicami ombudsmana (Ombudsman Daily News), elektronskimi novicami, ki jih pripravi Evropski varuh in z medsebojnim srečanjem na spletu.
Region of the International Ombudsman Institute, Ombudsman Daily News, an electronic news service produced by the European Ombudsman, and an interactive Internet Summit.
Uvod napovedal, da nameravam do datuma širitve obiskati vseh deset držav pristopnic in čim več držav članic, da državljane obvestim o njihovih pravicah, tudi o pravici pritožbe evropskemu Varuhu.
The Summit is a tool available to ombudsmen and their staff throughout Europe, which allows them to discuss issues of common interest, to share documents and to submit queries to their counterparts.
Po šestih tednih sem začel prvi del predstavitvene turneje in do konca leta obveščal od Irske na zahodu do Estonije na vzhodu in od Finske na severu do Malte na jugu, vse skupaj sem obiskal 16 držav - 11 sedanjih in 5 bodočih držav članic.
As in all ombudsman offices, a large proportion of the complaints received by the European Ombudsman falls outside his mandate.
Kot pri vseh ombudsmanih, velik delež pritožb prispelih k Evropskemu varuhu, ne sodi v njegovo pristojnost.
In the case of the European Ombudsman, this is somewhat inevitable, given that only a small fraction of European Union citizens have reason to come into direct contact with the Union’s institutions and bodies, to which the Ombudsman’s mandate is exclusively confined.
V primeru Evropskega varuha se temu v celoti ni možno izogniti, saj ima le majhen del državljanov Evropske unij e razlog, da pridejo v neposreden stik z institucijami in organi Unije; izključno te pa spadajo v pristojnost Varuha.
Given the high expectations of the Union held by the citizens of the accession countries, this has the potential to increase.
Ker imajo državljani držav pristopnic do Unij e velika pričakovanja, se ta delež lahko še poveča.
With this in mind, I sought to intensify my office’s efforts to target information to potential users of the Ombudsman’s services.
Ker se tega zavedam, sem poskušal okrepiti prizadevanja mojega urada, da usmeri informacij e na potencialne uporabnike storitev Varuha.
One way in which I endeavoured to do this was by co-operating with the institutions and bodies themselves.
Eden od načinov, s katerim sem to poskušal doseči, je bilo sodelovanje z institucijami in organi.
I proposed to the Commission that it should systematically provide information to applicants for, and recipients of, grants and subsidies about the possibility to complain to the European Ombudsman concerning maladministration.
Komisij i sem predlagal, naj redno obvešča kandidate za podpore in subvencije ter njihove prejemnike o možnosti pritožbe ob domnevnih nepravilnostih Evropskemu varuhu.
The Commission responded positively to this suggestion and promised to take action to implement my proposal, which, once adopted, will complement a similar provision covering citizens involved in competitions for recruitment to the Union’s institutions and bodies.
Komisij a se je na ta predlog pozitivno odzvala in obljubila, da bo izvršila moj predlog, ki bo s sprejetjem omogočil podobno ureditev, kot služi državljanom na izbirnih postopkih za zaposlitev v institucijah in organih Unije. e.
I have equally worked enthusiastically to reach out to potential complainants in my addresses at seminars, meetings and conferences.
Z enakim navdušenjem sem si prizadeval obveščati potencialne pritožnike v svojih nagovorih na seminarjih, srečanjih in konferencah.
Non-governmental organisations, chambers of commerce, law and public administration departments in the academic world and other interest groups have given me the opportunity to present my work and have in turn passed on the information to their members.
Nevladne organizacije, gospodarske zbornice, pravni oddelki in oddelki javne uprave v akademskem svetu ter ostale interesne skupine so mi dale možnost, da sem predstavil svoje delo in hkrati njihovim članom posredoval informacije.
In this way, I hope that citizens and organisations that have a problem with the EU administration are increasingly aware of the service the Ombudsman provides.
Na ta način, tako upam, državljani in organizacije, ki imajo probleme z upravo EU, čedalje bolj poznajo storitve, ki jih nudi Varuh.
All in all, 2003 has been a year of transition for the institution of the European Ombudsman.
Konec koncev je bilo leto 2003 za institucij o Evropskega varuha prehodno leto tranzicije.
I believe that strong foundations now exist to enable the institution to pass from the founding and early development stage, managed with distinction by my predecessor, to a period combining consolidation with growth.
Prepričan sem, da lahko močni temelji omogočijo institucij i, da se iz ustanovne stopnje in stopnje začetnega razvoja, ki jo je z odliko opravil moj predhodnik, poda v obdobje utrditve in rasti.
At this critical juncture in the development of the Union, it behoves the Ombudsman to constantly explore new ways of serving citizens, of informing them about their rights, and of promoting their empowerment, through enhanced respect for the rule of law, systematic combating of maladministration and vigilant defence of human rights.
V tem kritičnem času razvoja Unij e se za Varuha spodobi, da nenehno išče nove poti, kako s pomočjo okrepljenega spoštovanja vladavine prava, sistematičnega boja proti nepravilnostim in učinkovitim varstvom človekovih pravic služiti državljanom, jih obveščati o njihovih pravicah in vzpodbujati njihovo moč.
I do not underestimate the task ahead, but look forward to rising to the challenge with energy, enthusiasm and a deep sense of the heavy burdens and responsibilities that this implies.
Ne podcenjujem naloge pred sabo, ampak se poln energije, zanosa in z velikim občutkom za težo bremena in odgovornosti, ki jo leta prinaša, veselim snidenja z izzivom.