Ombudsmen in the United States

MPs adopted at first reading amendments to the Ombudsman Act, which would replace the secret vote for the post.

165 MPs voted in favor of the changes. MPs also decided to add previous human rights experience to the job requirements.

"Many positive things have happened in numerous fields concerning human rights, even shifts towards implementing long-standing recommendations by the ombudsman," said Nussdorfer.

According to her, legislation is being amended, including in judiciary, while changes are expected in healthcare.