The Independent Authority for the Protection of Whistleblowers (AIPI), responsible for receiving reports of alleged irregularities in the General State Administration and the private sector, outlines in its first annual report the deficiencies of the regulation governing the protection of those who report corruption. The body proposes concrete changes to strengthen this protection and warns that, if not implemented, Spain could face sanctions from European institutions.
This entity began its journey last September under the presidency of Manuel Villoria, a professor of Political Science and a specialist in transparency and good governance, appointed a year ago. Next Tuesday, it will appear before Congress for the first time to present the report corresponding to 2025.
In this report, which Europa Press has accessed, a reform of the Whistleblower Protection Law is requested to correct its "limitations" and ensure adequate coverage for all individuals who decide to report, in line with what is mandated by the EU directive.
The AIPI argues that protection should not be limited to those who report to the independent authority or its regional counterparts, but should also extend to those who report possible crimes to the Public Prosecutor's Office, the duty court, or law enforcement agencies, as contemplated by European regulations.
If the scope of protection is not expanded, the body warns, Spain risks being sanctioned. It also alerts to another possible fine if the two-year...
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