A European network of authorities responsible for whistleblowers

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.