Summarizing https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32019L1937&from=en
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The proposed directive aims to provide comprehensive protection for whistleblowers who report breaches of EU law in various sectors, including transport, financial services, nuclear safety, environment, food chain, consumer protection, and protection of the financial interests of the Union. It provides for measures such as confidentiality, protection against dismissal, legal remedies, and tailored protections for workers reporting their own honest mistakes. The proposal seeks to complement existing elements of whistleblower protection in the areas of transport, financial services, environment, food chain, enhance enforcement of safety standards and environmental compliance, and strengthen the protection of the financial interests of the Union. Lack of effective enforcement in this area leads to a decrease of Union revenues and a misuse of Union funds, which can distort public investments, hinder growth and undermine citizens' trust in Union action. The proposed directive also requires Member States to establish independent reporting channels for reporting breaches of EU law, including those related to the protection of the financial interests of the Union.
The proposal also provides protection against retaliatory measures taken not only directly vis-à-vis reporting persons themselves, but also those that can be taken indirectly, such as through their family members or associates. It also ensures that whistleblowers are protected from criminal prosecution for disclosing information on breaches of EU law, provided they act in good faith and on reasonable grounds.
The proposed directive is expected to have a positive impact on the enforcement of EU law, by providing an additional tool for detecting and addressing breaches of EU law, and increasing accountability and transparency in various sectors. It will also contribute to strengthening citizens' trust in the Union and its institutions, and promote a culture of compliance with EU law.
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