The Ombudsman's ma
ndate is limited to investigating the activities of the institutions and bodies of the European Community. The Ombudsma
n's inquiry in this case concerned the Commission's role, as guardian of the Treaty, in ensuring compliance with Community law by Member States. The Ombudsman's inquiry sought to establish whether the Commission respected the principles of good administrative beha
viour in handling a complaint about the ...[+++] infringement of Community law by the Greek authorities.
