Letter, Pdf.pdf

European Ombudsman Emily O'Reilly is investigating a complaint from European Digital Rights regarding the European Commission's handling of requests for access to documents related to the EU Internet Forum. The complaint alleges that the Commission failed to respect statutory deadlines, provided inadequate explanations, and wrongly refused full access to certain documents. The Ombudsman has decided to open an inquiry into the third allegation and claim, which concern the Commission's refusal to provide full access to a note and concept note, and will inspect the relevant documents. The Ombudsman has also found that the Commission repeatedly failed to reply within the deadlines set out in Regulation 1049/2001, which constitutes maladministration. However, the Ombudsman has not opened an inquiry into the first allegation and related claim, as the Commission appears to have made an effort to find practical solutions to the situation. The second allegation and claim, as well as the fourth claim, are inadmissible due to the complainant's failure to contact the Commission prior to submitting the complaint.