Answer ONLY ONE of the following problem questions
B.1 Ana worked in an office in a small town in Slovenia, and while doing her job, she discovered that her colleagues committed fraud involving EU funds. Ana reported the crime internally and to the public authorities, and her colleagues were investigated and convicted for their crimes. After reporting the crime and supporting the authorities in detecting the fraud, Ana was discriminated against and later dismissed by her employer.
The national legislation currently in force does not protect Ana. Despite this, an EU Directive has recently introduced legal provisions to protect people who report breaches against EU Law against all forms of retaliation and discrimination. The deadline for implementing the Directive expired before the facts occurred, but Slovenia has unfortunately not yet implemented it.
Provide legal advice to Ana on whether and how her rights can be recognised and enforced under EU law, distinguishing between two alternative scenarios:
Ana is a public official employed by the Ministry of Economic Affairs.
Ana is an employee of a private company.
