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France, Alsace, Strasbourg, European Parliament, “Salvador De Madariaga” Building at Quai du Bassin is part of two interconnected buildings used as offices of the European Parliament. The building is named after “Salvador de Madariaga” born 1886 in La Coruña, Spain, he was a Spanish diplomat, writer, historian & pacifist, who lived in Switzerland.

The building is hosting administrative & other departments, including a Kindergarten & other social facilities. The headquarters of the European Ombudsman is located on the 7th floor. In existence since 1995, the Ombudsman is elected by the parliament for a five-years period. Submitting an appeal to the Ombudsman can be useful in the event of the unsatisfactory administration of a European institution or body, for example, in the case of administrative irregularities, abuses of power, lack or refusal to provide information, excessive delays or discrimination. Any citizen of the European Union or any natural person residing in or having his registered office in a member state may submit a complaint to the Ombudsman.

 

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Uploaded on March 21, 2013
Taken on August 18, 2011