Whistleblower protection

In accordance with the Law of 16 May 2023 transposing Directive (EU) 2019/1937 on the protection of persons who report breaches of Union law, the Authority receives reports from whistleblowers within its areas of competence.

The law protects whistleblowers working in the private or public sector who have acquired information concerning breaches in a work-related context (current, past or future employment relationship), including:

The Competition Authority handles all reports in strict confidence as regards the identity of the whistleblower.

Anyone who engages in retaliatory measures or who brings abusive legal proceedings against whistleblowers is liable to a fine of EUR 1,250 to EUR 25,000.