# Alternative to silence: whistleblower protection in 10 European countries URL: https://www.transparency.org/en/publications/alternative-to-silence-whistleblower-protection-in-10-european-countries Type: Publication or report Published: 2009-11-15 Updated: 2020-03-30 --- 15 November 2009 With the aim of contributing to more effective whistleblowing frameworks and protection mechanisms in the European Union, this report assesses whistleblowing legislation, policies and practice in 10 European countries. The report builds on in-depth research carried out in Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania and Slovakia. In addition, it takes existing whistleblowing legislation and best practice into account. The report identifies weaknesses, opportunities and entry points to introduce stronger and more effective whistleblowing mechanisms in these countries. ### Related publications ## [Regional Assessment of Integrity in Political Finance in South Asia, Southeast Asia and East Asia](https://www.transparency.org/en/publications/integrity-political-finance-asia) Publication • 03 September 2026 This report reviews systems across 17 countries to identify the areas of political finance most in need of reform. ## [Annual Report 2025](https://www.transparency.org/en/publications/annual-report-2025) Publication • 17 July 2026 In 2025, Transparency International pursued its mission to stop corruption and promote transparency, accountability and integrity at all levels and across all sectors of society. ## [Strengthening Public Oversight: Good practices for partnerships between civil society and supreme audit institutions](https://www.transparency.org/en/publications/strengthening-public-oversight-good-practices-for-partnerships-between-civil-society-and-supreme-audit-institutions) Publication • 29 May 2026 Stronger collaboration between Supreme Audit Institutions and Civil Society Organisations is needed for better public financial oversight. ## [Closing the Gaps: Detecting and investigating corrupt money flows in the Middle East and North Africa](https://www.transparency.org/en/publications/closing-the-gaps-middle-east-and-north-africa) Publication • 13 May 2026 Corruption and illicit financial flows remain serious and ongoing challenges across the Middle East and North Africa. ## Priorities - [Whistleblowing](https://www.transparency.org/en/our-priorities/whistleblowing) ## Countries - [Bulgaria](https://www.transparency.org/en/countries/bulgaria) - [Czech Republic](https://www.transparency.org/en/countries/czech-republic) - [Estonia](https://www.transparency.org/en/countries/estonia) - [Hungary](https://www.transparency.org/en/countries/hungary) - [Ireland](https://www.transparency.org/en/countries/ireland) - [Italy](https://www.transparency.org/en/countries/italy) - [Latvia](https://www.transparency.org/en/countries/latvia) - [Lithuania](https://www.transparency.org/en/countries/lithuania) - [Romania](https://www.transparency.org/en/countries/romania) - [Slovakia](https://www.transparency.org/en/countries/slovakia) ## Projects - [Whistleblowing programme](https://www.transparency.org/en/projects/whistleblowing-project) ![](https://images.transparencycdn.org/images/2009_AlternativeToSilence_EN_116.jpg?auto=compress&fit=crop&fm=webp&w=1200) [Download](https://images.transparencycdn.org/images/2009_AlternativeToSilence_EN.pdf)