The aim of the EU Whistleblowing Directive (2019/1937) is to detect and prevent breaches of Union Law. It serves to protect individuals (whistleblowers), who report on work-related misconduct, from negative consequences such as dismissal, intimidation or retaliation.
A REQUIREMENT OF THE EU DIRECTIVE National whistleblowing laws
By 17 december 2021, all member states were expected to transpose the EU Whistleblower Directive into national law. As of today, only nine countries have adapted national whistleblowing laws. Find out more below!