Turning to the turmoil and political protest in Iran since last year's disputed elections, MEPs from all sides paid tribute to the courage and vibrancy of the protestors and condemned the regime's repression of protest and dissent.
Parlaments Nikiforosu Diamandourosu pirmo reizi ombuda amatā ievēlēja 2003. gada janvārī pēc ombuda Jakoba Zēdermana aiziešanas pensijā.