During its June plenary session, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) adopted an opinion evaluating the implementation of the EU Whistleblower Protection Directive, warning that significant gaps remain between legal protections and their practical application. The Committee calls for stronger safeguards against retaliation, better support for whistleblowers, greater involvement of civil society and a cultural shift that sees whistleblowing as a contribution to democracy, transparency and the public interest.
Based on evidence gathered in Denmark, France, Italy, Latvia and Romania, the EESC's evaluation found that the Whistleblower Protection Directive has helped improve national legal frameworks, establish reporting channels and raise awareness. However, implementation remains uneven across Member States and many practical obstacles continue to discourage reporting.
'The European Commission has identified significant delays in transposition and numerous gaps in national implementation. This risks compromising the effectiveness of the directive and creating legal uncertainty for those wishing to report violations of European Union law.
'It is essential to promote a true culture of legality and transparency. In many contexts, those who report irregularities or violations are still perceived negatively. Instead, we must recognize the civic value of whistleblowers, who contribute to the protection of the public interest, democracy, and fundamental rights,' said...
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