A Step Closer to Stronger Equality Bodies and Preconditions for Greater Equality of All Citizens Across the EU
The Ombudswoman and Chair of the European Network of Equality Bodies (Equinet), Tena Šimonović Einwalter, participated in meetings held in Brussels on 30 and 31 August 2023 concerning…
Decision on Fixed-Term Employment in the Civil Service
On 14 August 2023, the Ombudswoman issued a Decision on Fixed-Term Employment in the Civil Service for the position of Adviser to the Ombudswoman for the Promotion of…
One-Time Allowance Now Also Available for Socially Vulnerable Pensioners Receiving Pensions Exclusively from Abroad
The group of older persons eligible to receive a one-time financial allowance, intended to mitigate the effects of rising living costs, has been expanded. Until recently, this allowance…
Ombudswoman on Croatian Citizens Detained in Greece
Ombudswoman Tena Šimonović Einwalter, regarding the Croatian citizens detained in Greece, emphasizes: “First and foremost, I express my condolences to the family of the young man who was…
Alternative Report to the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD)
In July 2023, Ombudswoman Tena Šimonović Einwalter submitted an Alternative Report to the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) concerning the implementation of the International…
International Remembrance Day for the Roma Victims of Genocide during the Second World War – Samudaripen
August 2 marks the International Remembrance Day for the Roma Victims of Genocide during the Second World War – Samudaripen, on the day in 1944 when nearly three…
Comments on the Draft Law on Civil Servants
The Croatian Parliament adopted at first reading the draft texts of two laws that form part of the public administration reform – the Law on Civil Servants and…
Comments on the Draft Act on Salaries in the Civil Service and Public Services
The Croatian Parliament adopted at first reading two draft laws that form part of the public administration reform – the Civil Servants Act and the Act on Salaries…
European Commission Calls on the Republic of Croatia to Improve the Implementation of the Ombudswoman’s Recommendations
On 5 July 2023, the European Commission published its fourth annual Rule of Law Report, highlighting trends in this area, providing recommendations to Member States to strengthen the…
Following the Case of Mr. Matijanić – Recommendations for the Protection of the Right to Health in Croatia
The Ombudswoman, Tena Šimonović Einwalter, has concluded the inquiry into the death of Mr. Vladimir Matijanić. Based on all statements and information received, she issued several recommendations to…