LuxembourgInstitutions 109 · State and communal institutions
How is the Ombudsman appointed?
In the exam (French)
Comment l'Ombudsman est-il nommé ?
- aHe or she is directly elected by the citizens by universal suffrageIl est élu directement par les citoyens au suffrage universel
- bHe or she is designated by the Council of State (Conseil d'État) alone, from among its membersIl est désigné par le seul Conseil d'État, parmi ses membres
- cHe or she is appointed by the Grand Duke (Grand-Duc) on a proposal of the Chamber of Deputies (Chambre des Députés)Il est nommé par le Grand-Duc sur proposition de la ChambreCorrect answer
Why?
According to Article 83, the Ombudsman is appointed by the Grand Duke (Grand-Duc) on a proposal of the Chamber of Deputies (Chambre des Députés), voted by the qualified majority of Article 71.
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