At the initiative of the Defender of Rights, ten European countries – members of the Network of European Integrity and Whistleblowing Authorities (NEIWA) – signed the "Paris Declaration", the first concrete step in the application of the new Whistleblowing Directive. The text recommends that all Member States adopt a protection scheme that is accessible to all, highly protective and backed by sufficient human and financial resources.

Following a national consultation that was conducted a year ago, a reform of the civil service will replace current legislation, which dates back to 1988. The main objective is to better organize and strengthen inter-ministerial work by creating thematic inter-sectoral governance structures. The result? Harmonisation of the multiple regimes applicable to public employees, which is essential to bolstering their mobility.

They come from every government department and work in small teams to develop a portfolio of innovation projects. To help them fulfil their role as ambassadors within the federal public service, entrepreneurs receive training and customised support, allowing them to develop skills and capacities so that they can promote innovation in their work environment.