Brussels – Zuzana Dlugošová, Chairwoman of the Office for the Protection of Whistleblowers (ÚOO), was elected head of the Network of European Integrity and Whistleblowing Authorities (NEIWA) on Thursday, June 12, in Brussels. This European platform comprises 35 state institutions from 23 countries focused on whistleblower protection and integrity, in alignment with the EU directive on whistleblowers, as reported by TASR on Friday.
Dlugošová’s election took place during the 10th assembly of NEIWA in Brussels, where she previously served as vice president.
“NEIWA connects organizations dedicated to supporting and protecting those who expose unethical workplace practices. It is also a reservoir of extensive experience. I aim for it to remain a powerful advocate and partner in highlighting areas for improvement,” Dlugošová stated.
This network is a direct consequence of the EU directive on whistleblowers and serves as a venue for knowledge exchange, experience sharing, and idea generation among its members.
Since March 2023, the NEIWA network has been led by Italian Laura Valli. “I am pleased to pass leadership to capable hands and am confident that NEIWA will continue the excellent work initiated,” she remarked regarding Dlugošová’s appointment as chairwoman.
Within the European NEIWA network, state organizations from EU member countries collaborate, primarily to exchange and disseminate knowledge and experiences regarding whistleblower protection. The network also oversees the implementation of EU directive No. 2019/1937, which safeguards individuals reporting EU law violations. The ÚOO from Slovakia has been an active participant in this international network since 2021. (June 13)
Leave a Reply