25/08/2004 (Agence Europe) - An invitation to propose candidates for the appointment of the European Ombudsman by the European Parliament for the 2004-2009 term of office has been published in Official Journal L275 of 25 August 2004. Applications should be sent to the President of the European Parliament by 30 September 2004. The OJ explains that applications must be backed by at least 37 MEPs from two or more Member States and must provide justification that the candidates meet the...