The process to appoint Malta’s next Chief Justice has evolved into a constitutional and political impasse, drawing heightened scrutiny from legal professionals civil society organisations and political observers. What began as a procedural disagreement between the governing Labour Party and the Opposition Nationalist Party has expanded into a broader debate about judicial independence the separation of powers and the long term health of Malta’s democratic institutions....
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February 25, 2026
Robert Abela rejects judiciary interference claims in Malta dispute
Prime Minister Robert Abela has firmly rejected allegations that he interfered in the independence of Malta’s judiciary, describing the claims as unfounded and insisting that any concerns raised will be...
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Abela weighs early polls ahead of Fenech trial in Malta
Preliminary scheduling in Malta’s criminal courts has set 6 April 2026 as the tentative start date for the highly anticipated trial of Yorgen Fenech, the man accused of commissioning the...
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Alex Borg reveals first Shadow Cabinet with new direction
Nationalist Party leader Alex Borg has unveiled his inaugural Shadow Cabinet following his recent appointment as party leader, portraying the formation as a cornerstone for building a “renewed, disciplined and...
NEWS Malta
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Controversy grows over Fortina land undervaluation in Malta
Momentum, a Maltese political movement, has called on members of parliament from both the Labour Party (PL) and Nationalist Party (PN) to take legal action demanding the rescission of the...
NEWS Malta
September 18, 2025
Malta inflation rises faster than EU average
The issue of rising living costs has once again become central in Malta’s political and social debate, as recent statistics underline the financial pressures faced by households. According to the...
NEWS Malta
August 25, 2025
Nationalist Party leadership race and campaign financing
The financing of political campaigns has long been at the heart of debates on transparency and accountability in democratic systems. In Malta, where public trust in institutions has been shaken...
NEWS Malta
May 8, 2025
Alex Borg refuses to apologies over Fort Chambray claims
Alex Borg, a Nationalist Party Member of Parliament and a rising political figure in Malta, has carefully cultivated a reputation as Gozo’s unapologetic defender—a brash, populist firebrand unafraid to challenge...
NEWS Malta
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Malta’s opposition fails to seize political moment
As Malta faces one of its most turbulent political periods in recent memory, with scandals and corruption allegations gripping the Labour government, the country's opposition remains surprisingly stagnant. At the...