Thanks to the EU Whistleblowing Directive for the first time in German history whistleblowers will be protected against reprisals. Although the directive has not yet been transformed into a national law (which should have happened until December 17, 2021) the effects on German corporate culture can already be felt. A few details still need to […]
Category: Setting up whistleblowing systems
For some time, the European Union has been planning better protection for whistleblowers to improve compliance in companies. Now the clock is ticking. The EU Parliament passed the EU Whistleblower Directive with an overwhelming majority of votes, with 591 votes in favor and just 29 against, 33 abstentions were registered last Tuesday (16 April 2019). […]