By EUobserver

Emily O'Reilly, the Irish former journalist who was the EU Ombudsman for the past five years, said on Monday she wants a second term in office. Her goal was to make the EU watchdog "more visible to citizens and to make a positive impact on the EU administration," she said, adding: "I wish to continue that work". The European Parliament elects the EU Ombudsman after hearings with candidates in December.