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According to Article 228 TFEU, which of the following accurately describes the procedural outcome when the European Ombudsman establishes an instance of maladministration? A The Ombudsman refers the matter to the institution concerned, which has a period of three months to inform him of its views, and subsequently forwards a report to the European Parliament. B The complaint is referred to the Court of Justice of the European Union, which acts as the adjudicating body and issues a binding judgment on the maladministration. C Under Article 227 TFEU, the right to petition allows the European Parliament to directly annul the administrative act found to be maladministrative. D The Ombudsman is required to forward a report to the European Parliament only after the institution has failed to reply within six months, ensuring the institution has sufficient time to rectify the error.
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