4 Amendments of Danuta Maria HÜBNER related to 2016/2224(INI)
Amendment 34 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Calls on the Commission to present horizontal legislation to protectensure effective protection for whistle- blowers acting in the public interest as soon as possible;
Amendment 42 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Points out the need to ensure that whistle-blowers are able to report not only illegal activities but also wrongdoing and any information in the public interestand harmful practices and are adequately protected in case their revelations are in the public interest; recalls the conclusion of its TAXE special committee according to which protection should be granted to whistle-blowers in case they report such illegal activities or harmful practices to the public after the competent authorities at national or EU level were notified and failed to take necessary action within a reasonable timeframe;
Amendment 62 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
Amendment 71 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission to ensure that whistle-blowers have access to independent legal advice and financial and psychological support, and can claim compensation for harassment or the loss of their current or future livelihood if said harm is caused in retaliation for a disclosure made under whistle-blower protectionin the public interest and after an absence of response from the relevant authorities.