Blogs & Roundups
Insights, Analysis, and Updates on Whistleblower Protection Across the EU
Welcome to the Blogs & Roundups section of the EU Whistleblowing Monitor. Here you’ll find expert commentary, opinion pieces, and news summaries exploring the development of whistleblower protections across EU Member States.
Our blogs offer in-depth analysis of legal developments, national trends, and challenges in implementing the EU Whistleblowing Directive (Directive (EU) 2019/1937). Roundups provide concise updates on recent news, case studies, and policy changes, keeping you informed about the evolving landscape of whistleblower rights and protections.
This section is aimed at:
- Civil society organisations
- Academics and researchers
- Legal practitioners
- Journalists
- Policymakers
- And anyone interested in transparency, accountability, and whistleblower protection in Europe.
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If you have ideas, articles, or updates to share, please contact us at info@whistleblowingnetwork.org.
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EU Evaluation of Whistleblowing Directive Now Underway
On 25 August 2025, the European Commission opened a public consultation on its forthcoming Action Plan on Whistleblower Protection. This consultation forms part of the Commission’s broader…
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Reflections from the European Whistleblowing Conference
Authored by: Dr Vigjilenca Abazi is the Executive Director and Co-Founder of the European Whistleblowing Institute This blog was originally posted on the European Whistleblowing Institute website…
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From policy to practice: Building whistleblower systems that work
Authored by Transparency International, originally published here. Holding power to account can be a dangerous act. Courageous individuals who expose the harmful actions of governments, public organisations…
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World Whistleblower Day: The cost of exposing facts in the age of misinformation
Authored by: Transparency International, published here.Image: Transparency International, Christophe Archambault / AFP, Freepik, Pexels Whistleblowers are a powerful force for integrity and transparency. They bring to light…
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Roundup of Updates May 2025
This is the latest roundup of updates provided by the EU Whistleblowing Monitor team of country editors detailing national developments in the transposition and implementation of the…
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EU Whistleblower Protection: Falling short when it matters most
Three years on: Are whistleblowers any safer in the EU? Imagine reporting serious misconduct at work, expecting justice, and instead losing your job. That’s exactly what happened…
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August, September & October 2024 Round-up
This is the roundup of updates provided by the EU Whistleblowing Monitor team of country editors detailing national developments in the transposition of the EU Directive on Whistleblowing during August,…
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Conformity Check: Official Report on EU Whistleblower Directive Compliance
Written by Ida Nowers, EU Whistleblowing Monitor Law and Advocacy Manager Introduction Just a few weeks after the final EU country adopted a new whistleblowing law to…