C�est lundi pass� que le discours suivant a �t� prononc� au Parlement europ�en. Pour rappel : c�est � L�investigateur � qui avait lanc� l�affaire des dysfonctionnements � la Cour des Comptes europ�enne � Luxembourg et pris la d�fense du fonctionnaire honn�te et d�nonciateur, Dougal Watt. Version originale :
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SITTING OF MONDAY, 1 SEPTEMBER 2003
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
MacCormick (Verts/ALE). - Mr President, with regret I would like to raise
the issue of whistle-blowing. I am referring to the case of a constituent of
mine, Mr Robert Dougal Watt, who formerly worked for the Court of Auditors
and who over a year ago communicated to many MEPs a deep concern about
certain aspects of the conduct of business in the Court of Auditors.
Subsequently he went on sick leave and following that he became subject to
disciplinary proceedings. As his representative, I contacted the Secretary
General of the Court of Auditors, not to express an opinion on the
correctness or incorrectness of the points which Mr Watt had raised, but
simply to draw to the attention of the Court that in my opinion, Mr Watt
was, whether correct or incorrect, a public-spirited person acting for what
he understood to be the public interest. He ought to be treated with the
respect that is due to those who do so.
I understand that subsequently the disciplinary board recommended that he be
demoted, but, on 13th July 2003, I learned that he had just been dismissed.
This is the first opportunity I have to mention to colleagues my profound
distress at the matter. I believe that this House should look into the
question of whether we have adequate protection for whistle-blowers in the
European Union.
The rules have been changed and tightened but I am not satisfied that the
situation works satisfactorily and I say this with great regret. Those of us
who believe most profoundly in the virtues of the European integration
project have the greatest interest in ensuring that it is carried forward
with unimpeachable integrity and with the protection of individuals.
(Applause)
LIRE EGALEMENT :
Dougal Watt vir� de la Cour des Comptes europ�enne
Cour des Comptes : un secr�taire g�n�ral r�calcitrant
Comportement scandaleux � la Cour des Comptes europ�enne
RIFIFI A LA COUR DES COMPTES EUROPEENNE
Licenciement abusif d�un auditeur � la Cour des Comptes europ�enne, suite
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L�affaire Watt, d�voil�e par �L�investigateur�, fait des vagues au Parlement europ�en