# Whistleblowing in Europe: Legal protections for whistleblowers in the EU URL: https://www.transparency.org/en/publications/whistleblowing-in-europe-legal-protections-for-whistleblowers-in-the-eu Type: Publication or report Published: 2013-11-05 Updated: 2021-12-03 --- 05 November 2013 This report is an overall assessment of the adequacy of whistleblower protection laws of 27 member countries of the European Union (EU). It also looks at a range of political, social and other factors that promote or discourage whistleblowing in the workplace, and that enable or inhibit the enactment of whistleblower laws in EU countries. It identifies general and specific issues in need of improvement – both in terms of strengthening whistleblower protection for employees and for enhancing the acceptance and appreciation of whistleblowing.This report is based on in-depth country-level studies conducted by researchers throughout Europe. The background material was used to develop the findings, conclusions and recommendations presented here, and it formed the basis for the individual profiles on each country. ### 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 - [Austria](https://www.transparency.org/en/countries/austria) - [Belgium](https://www.transparency.org/en/countries/belgium) - [Bulgaria](https://www.transparency.org/en/countries/bulgaria) - [Cyprus](https://www.transparency.org/en/countries/cyprus) - [Czech Republic](https://www.transparency.org/en/countries/czech-republic) - [Denmark](https://www.transparency.org/en/countries/denmark) - [Estonia](https://www.transparency.org/en/countries/estonia) - [Finland](https://www.transparency.org/en/countries/finland) - [France](https://www.transparency.org/en/countries/france) - [Germany](https://www.transparency.org/en/countries/germany) - [Greece](https://www.transparency.org/en/countries/greece) - [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) - [Luxembourg](https://www.transparency.org/en/countries/luxembourg) - [Malta](https://www.transparency.org/en/countries/malta) - [Netherlands](https://www.transparency.org/en/countries/netherlands) - [Poland](https://www.transparency.org/en/countries/poland) - [Portugal](https://www.transparency.org/en/countries/portugal) - [Romania](https://www.transparency.org/en/countries/romania) - [Slovakia](https://www.transparency.org/en/countries/slovakia) - [Slovenia](https://www.transparency.org/en/countries/slovenia) - [Spain](https://www.transparency.org/en/countries/spain) - [Sweden](https://www.transparency.org/en/countries/sweden) - [United Kingdom](https://www.transparency.org/en/countries/united-kingdom) ## Projects - [Whistleblowing programme](https://www.transparency.org/en/projects/whistleblowing-project) ![2013 Whistleblowing In Europe EN](https://images.transparencycdn.org/images/2013_WhistleblowingInEurope_EN.jpg?auto=compress&fit=crop&fm=webp&w=1200) [Download](https://images.transparencycdn.org/images/2013_WhistleblowingInEurope_EN.pdf)