3 Amendments of Martina DLABAJOVÁ related to 2016/2224(INI)
Amendment 29 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls, therefore, on the Commission to build on the resolution recommendation to establish an independent information- gathering, advisory and referral EU body, with offices in Member Statesoffice under the suitable EU agency, such as the European Ombudsman, which alre in a position to receive reports of irregularitieady has a competence to investigate complaints of malpractices within the EU institutions, with sufficient budgetary resources, adequate competences and appropriate specialists, in order to help internal and external whistle- blowers use the right channels to disclose their information;
Amendment 36 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Expresses the view that the adoption of sector-specific legislation, such as in the field of the protection of the financial interests of the EU, could be fast-tracked and should not have to wait for the adoption of more general legislation on the protection of whistle- blowers.a horizontal EU-wide regulatory framework for whistle-blowers' protection is worth of consideration, taking into account the recommendations based on the impact assessment made by the Commission; underlining the importance that this regulation secures public interest and respects trade secrets;
Amendment 40 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6a (new)
Paragraph 6a (new)
6 a. Encourages European Agencies to act as an example for Member States and the private sector by implementing internal rules and procedures on whistle- blower protection, which could also lower the threshold to inform third parties about malpractices;