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1.During his term of office, the Ombudsman may not engage in any other political or administrative duties, or any other occupation, whether gainful or not.
2.The Ombudsman shall have the same rank in terms of remuneration, allowances and pension as a judge at the Court of Justice of the European Communities.
3.Articles 12 to 15 and Article 18 of the Protocol on the Privileges and Immunities of the European Communities shall apply to the Ombudsman and to the officials and servants of his secretariat.