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Ursula von der Leyen, European Ombudsman
Brussels, European Union
June 6, 2026
"The EU Ombudsman issued a formal reprimand regarding the systematic deletion of messages by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. The investigation was triggered by a request for access to a message from French President Emmanuel Macron. The Commission claimed messages were deleted to save storage space, a justification rejected by the Ombudsman. The Ombudsman calls for mandatory retention of official communications."
Author: Anu Bradford
This book provides a deep understanding of how the European Union functions as a regulatory superpower. It helps contextualize the importance of transparency and institutional accountability within the EU's complex governance structure, which is central to the controversy surrounding the Commission's communication practices.