Press Release: Ombudsman opens public consultation on Commission’s Early Warning System

The European Ombudsman, P. Nikiforos Diamandouros, invited individuals, companies, NGOs, associations and other interested persons to participate in a public consultation linked to his inquiry on the European Commission's 'Early Warning System' (EWS). This computerised information system lists persons, companies or other parties which are deemed by EU institutions and bodies to pose a threat to the financial interests of the EU. All EU institutions and bodies may block or suspend contracts or payments to entities listed in certain EWS warning categories.