DEMOCRACY, RULE OF LAW, AND THE OMBUDSMAN

Yıl 2014, Sayı: 1, 31 - 57, 31.12.2014

P. Nikiforos Diamandouros

https://doi.org/10.32002/ombudsmanakademik.438308

Öz

As
the enlarged European Union gradually adjusts to the newfound realities and
dynamics of a re-unification process politically and symbolically signalling
the end of the major, traumatic and profound divisions brought about by what I
like to think of as the European civil wars of the 20th century, it might be
appropriate, indeed opportune, to reflect on the broader political and
institutional context directly affecting the capacity of the ombudsman
institution to serve citizens and to enhance their ability better to enjoy
their rights. Two major parameters profoundly affecting and shaping this
context are the rule of law and democracy. 
The interplay between these two parameters and the institution of the
ombudsman shall constitute the object of this short article

Anahtar Kelimeler

democracy, law, ombudsman

Kaynakça

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