The EU Commission’s Whistleblower Protection Expert Group (the “Expert Group”) has shed light on the requirements for internal reporting channels in corporate groups, by interpreting several debatable provisions of Directive (EU) 2019/1937 On Whistleblower Protection (the “Directive”).
These interpretations, while non-binding, provide valuable guidance for Romania, ensuring compliance with the principles of the Directive.
Understanding the interpretations is crucial for effective compliance and protection of whistleblowers. Dan Ciupala, one of our key experts from the Romanian office has prepared a brief overview on this topic, available at this link .