Protection of whistle-blowers and journalists against tax evasion/avoidance

This procedure focuses on strengthening the legal protections for whistleblowers and journalists who expose tax evasion and avoidance. By safeguarding those who report financial misconduct, the EU aims to uncover hidden tax schemes and combat systemic economic fraud and corruption.

This affects journalists, employees in the financial sector, and corporate entities. It seeks to ensure that individuals can report tax irregularities without fear of retaliation or legal prosecution.