LuxLeaks whistleblower: EU protection should be widened

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LuxLeaks whistleblower: EU protection should be widened

Lena Angvik
May 02 2018
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The LuxLeaks whistleblowers have welcomed a new EU proposal for protection for people who report tax evasion and tax avoidance. They told TP Week its scope should be widened as much as possible.

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