DEMOCRACY, RULE OF LAW, AND THE OMBUDSMAN
Authors : P. Nikiforos DİAMANDOUROS
Pages : 31-57
Doi:10.32002/ombudsmanakademik.438308
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Publication Date : 2014-12-31
Article Type : Other
Abstract :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 articleKeywords : democracy, law, ombudsman