January 19, 2026

The EU Whistleblower Directive Explained by Dr. Vigjilenca Abazi

In her article, “The European Union Whistleblower Directive: A ‘Game Changer’ for Whistleblowing Protection?”, published in the Industrial Law Journal in 2020, Dr. Abazi takes an […]

In her article, “The European Union Whistleblower Directive: A ‘Game Changer’ for Whistleblowing Protection?”, published in the Industrial Law Journal in 2020, Dr. Abazi takes an in-depth look at the European Union’s groundbreaking Whistleblower Directive.

This is the EU’s legislative effort to harmonize and strengthen protections for individuals who report breaches of EU law across all member countries. In this article, the context and evolution of whistleblowing law in the EU are examined, as well as the Directive itself, transfers into national laws, applications, and related challenges.

By this overview the author intends to evaluate what the realistic actual of the Directive will be.

If you are interested, you may find and read the full article here.