Speedy appointment of EC Secretary General ‘did not follow EU law’, says ombudsman
His appointment was so controversial that it became known as ‘Selmayr-gate’. On Tuesday, the EU Ombudsman released a scathing report on the promotion of Martin Selmayr to the top of EU civil service. “Mr Selmayr’s appointment did not follow EU law, in letter or spirit, and did not follow the Commission’s own rules,” the Ombudsman…