The European Ombudsman and the Treaty of Lisbon

The entry into force of the Treaty of Lisbon on December 1, 2009 marks the last phase of the process with recognition and training of the European citizens. One of the principal priorities to the European Ombudsman during the next five years will belong to help to guarantee that the European Union expires with the benefits promised to the citizens by the Treaty of Lisbon. The present article describes the repercussions that the Agreement will have in the labor of the European Ombudsman and centres on the most important innovations that the Agreement contributes for what it concerns the citizens.