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  Statement of the Catalan Ombudsman on the Russian armed attack against Ukraine

  In light of the armed aggression against Ukraine led by Russia, with the support of Belarus, the Catalan Ombudsman has issued a number of considerations.

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  The Catalan Ombudsman presents a monitoring report on the recommendations set out in the Resolution of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe

  It has been presented to the Parliament of Catalonia and will be sent to the Council of Europe

  In its report, the Catalan Ombudsman analyses the implementation by the State of the recommendations addressed by the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe through the Resolution 2381 (2021), led by the rapporteur Cilevičs

  Freedom of expression has been suffering from serious problems for some time

  Reform of the crimes of rebellion and sedition is still pending

  Criminal proceedings and extradition requests are maintained

  Disqualification from holding public office for politicians convicted by STS 459/2019 is still in force
  
  

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  The Catalan Ombudsman's annual report highlights the need to strengthen the welfare state to overcome the deep social crisis evidenced by the pandemic

  Annual Report 2021
  
  During 2021 the institution has received 11,932 complaints an 12,727 consultations and it has initiated 264 ex officio actions
  
  Primary care must be a priority and must be strengthened
  
  A new protection system that is better suited to the needs of vulnerable people is needed
  
  It recommends policies in favour of the right to enjoy nature based on the implementation of the zero alternative
  
  Rafael Ribó claims the effective right to self-government
  
  
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  The Catalan Ombudsman brings together European energy ombudsmen (NEON) in Barcelona to analyse the price of energy

  The meeting wanted to discuss the necessary measures to allow access to basic supplies for all people at an affordable price