Source: whistleblowingnetwork.org
A new paper “Beyond Paper Rights: Implementing Whistleblower Protections in Central and Eastern Europe,” published by the Central and Eastern European Law Initiative Institute raises concerns regarding the transposition of the EU Directive on Whistleblowing in Bulgaria, Czechia, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, and Romania.
The report examines the current state of implementation and identifies challenges and opportunities for ensuring effective protection in the region.
On Slovakia, the report concludes:
“In May 2023, amendments were passed to the 2019 law as part of the transposition process. Relevant changes included expanding the definition of whistleblower (to a wider category of persons), expanding protection and redefining retaliation (to include more forms of prohibited actions). Importantly, the changes include clarification that anonymous reporting is permitted and enhanced obligations on employers in relation to their internal whistleblowing arrangements.”