Protection of Whistleblowers Reporting EU Law Breaches

Summary

This directive establishes a framework to protect individuals who report violations of European Union law, ensuring safe reporting channels and preventing retaliation.
10 26.11.2019
Other
human rights
european union
administrative law
public administration

Key points

  • Establishment of a unified EU-wide framework for the protection of whistleblowers.
  • Implementation of secure and confidential channels for reporting violations of Union law.
  • Legal safeguards to protect informants from professional retaliation or victimization.
  • A mandatory review process will be conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of the directive.
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