Italy | South Tyrol Ombudswoman Volgger at Council of Europe congress

The South Tyrol Ombudswoman and President of the EOI Burgi Volgger emphasized in her contribution the role of regional Ombudspersons in debureaucratization and closeness to citizens.

Burgi Volgger, South Tyrol Ombudswoman and President of the European Ombudsman Institute participated in the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of Europe in Strasbourg on 23 March 2011 and stressed the important role of regional Ombudsmen in Europe.

Before the Chamber of Regions, Volgger reported about her work as Ombudswoman and emphasized the role of regional Ombudsmen in Europe as a link between citizens and administration. "Even in times of restricted public budets, the ombudsman is an important institution for citizens, serving the closeness to citizens, the de-bureaucratization and democratization."