On March 6, the court imposed a fine of 34 million euros ($36.7 million) on Germany for failing to adhere to EU-wide whistleblower protection regulations. The Czech Republic received a fine of 2.3 million euros, while Hungary was penalized 1.75 million euros. Both Luxembourg and Estonia were fined up to 500,000 euros each.
These fines are a result of a 2019 agreement among EU member states that mandated the establishment of internal reporting channels for whistleblowers and the provision of safeguards against retaliation, such as termination, demotion, or legal repercussions.
About The Author
