Source: defenseurdesdroits.fr
The French Ombudsperson – the Défenseur des Droits has called for a progressive transposition of the EU Directive on Whistleblowing which implements provisions that go beyond the minimum standards required by the Directive.
In a recent Report, the institution highlighted the need to clarify the role and protection of civil society organisations such as NGOs and unions in the whistleblowing framework.
Other recommendations include extending the number and remit of several competent authorities to receive reports based on the subject matter of the concern, increased human and financial resources dedicated to the protection of whistleblowers, and the establishment of a specific whistleblowing framework for disclosures on matters of national security, defence and classified information.