Episode 4 | Lawyers: Nathalie de Montigny
23 March 2026
In this episode of the third season of “Whistleblowing Now and Then”, titled “The Ecosystem Behind the Courage”, host Vigjilenca Abazi sits down with Nathalie de Montigny, the lawyer who successfully defended a parliamentary assistant reporting a case of harassment involving a Member of the European Parliament (MEP).
Lawyers are indispensable in the whistleblowing ecosystem, translating the legal protections enshrined in the EU Whistleblower Protection Directive into actionable strategies for whistleblowers. They navigate the legal complexities, ensure confidentiality, and advocate for their clients' rights. The collaboration between lawyers, civil society organizations, and trade unions is vital in creating a robust defense for whistleblowers. However, lawyers also face ethical dilemmas and practical challenges, particularly in high-profile cases.
Now in its third season, “Whistleblowing Now and Then” is a podcast exploring the most important issues of the day for whistleblowing, featuring interviews with experts, whistleblowers, and advocates. It is a joint project of the Whistleblowing International Network and the European Whistleblowing Institute.
Dr Vigjilenca Abazi is the Executive Director of the European Whistleblowing Institute (EWI). To learn more about EWI, visit the website: https://www.ewi.legal/.
Anna Myers is the Executive Director of the Whistleblowing International Network (WIN). To learn more about WIN, visit the website: https://whistleblowingnetwork.org/Home.
The third season of “Whistleblowing Now and Then” is part of Project BRIGHT (101143234), co-funded by the European Commission.
Project BRIGHT 101143232 is co-funded by the European Commission. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the granting authority. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
