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Ombudsman calls for boost in EU German usage

The European Ombudsman has turned to MEPs in Brussels to seek support for a request that German be considered as a language choice on EU presidency websites, while accusing EU member states of "maladministration" for dismissing such a request.

The EU citizens' watchdog, ombudsman Nikiforos Diamandouros, on Monday (11 December) reitirated demands that presidency websites, which are used to explain upcoming events and get across political messages, should be available not only in English...

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