Recent scandals, from LuxLeaks (2014) to Panama Papers (2016), have demonstrated how important whistle-blowers’ revelations are to detect and prevent breaches of EU law harmful to the public interest and the welfare of society. Lack of effective whistle-blower protection at EU level can also negatively impact the functioning of EU policies in a member state, but can also spill over to other countries and the EU as a whole.

On 11 March 2019 the European Parliament and the Member States reached a provisional agreement that covers a wide reach of areas of EU law, including anti-money laundering and corporate taxation, data protection, protection of the Union's financial interests, food and product safety and environmental protection and nuclear safety. Further, Member States are encouraged o establish comprehensive legal framework to protect whistleblowers (whistle-blowers) in other areas. The new rules, approved by EU ministers on 25 September 2019, have been signed by the EP on 23 October 2019 and published in the Official Journal on 26 November 2019. Member states will then have two years to comply with such rules.

See more on this topic by visiting our <a href="https://multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/protection-of-whistleblowers-8th-parliamentary-term_9901_pk">package</a> for the 8th parliamentary term.

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9th parliamentary term

Protection of whistleblowers

The extradition and prosecution of Julian Assange and implications on freedom of the press: Closing statement by Thierry BRETON, European Commissioner for Internal Market

The extradition and prosecution of Julian Assange and implications on freedom of the press: one round of political group speakers

The extradition and prosecution of Julian Assange and implications on freedom of the press: Opening statement by Thierry BRETON, European Commissioner for Internal Market

Press conference on New EU rules ensuring protection for journalists and media outlets from strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs)

Press conference on Trilogue deal on new anti-SLAPP rules

EPRS - Protecting media freedom and journalists

EPRS - Combating strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs)

Press point - Whistleblower's testimony on the negative impact of big tech companies’ products on users

IMCO Committee - Public Hearing on Whistle-blower's testimony on the negative impact of big tech companies’ products on user

Stephane SEJOURNE meets with Frances HAUGEN, Facebook Whistleblower

Infoclip: European democracy

European Parliament Stockshots 9th Parliamentary Term: Strasbourg - Internal shots and audiovisual coverage ambiance

European Elections 2019: atmosphere around journalists at work

Press conference by Virginie ROZIÈRE (S&D, FR), rapporteur, on the EU whistle-blower directive following the final vote in plenary

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