The European Ombudswoman has found that the European Commission committed maladministration in preparing the Omnibus I on sustainability and the 2024 CAP “simplification.” This decision validates long-standing concerns raised by civil society that the Commission bypassed crucial impact assessments, restricted public participation, and favored industry interests. The ruling marks a significant win for NGOs and experts, confirming legal analyses that warned procedural shortcuts pose risks to the rule of law and the Green Deal. The Good Lobby is now urging the Commission to restore transparency, conduct full impact assessments, and ensure that environmental and human rights protections are not weakened by future omnibus initiatives. Read more here.
Source: The Good Lobby
