European Parliament
President.
– Ladies and gentlemen, before beginning our work, I would like to welcome the former European Ombudsman, Mr Söderman, who will be watching today’s proceedings from the official gallery.
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I would like to take this opportunity to thank him for the commitment, reliability and professionalism which he showed throughout the years when he was European Ombudsman. I am sure that the new Ombudsman, Mr Diamandouros, whom I also welcome heartily, will follow his example.

