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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NEWS Malta
February 17, 2026
Malta Planning Reform Controversy Over Bills 143 and 144
Civil society organisations in Malta have renewed their warnings regarding the government’s proposed reform of the national planning framework, expressing concern that legislative delays are leaving communities exposed to irreversible...
NEWS Malta
August 29, 2025
Malta youth demand withdrawal of Bills 143 and 144
A newly established youth-led organization in Malta, Front Żgħażagħ Għall-Ambjent (FŻA), has entered the national debate by strongly opposing Bills 143 and 144, which were tabled in Parliament last month....
Laws
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Legal reforms in Malta that were proposed, then buried
Malta has a complex legislative history, marked by numerous proposed reforms that have often failed to materialize. Over the years, these initiatives aimed at enhancing governance, improving judicial independence, and...
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...
Laws
May 2, 2025
The contradiction between Malta’s laws and practices
Just a glance at Malta's legal framework reveals a stark contrast between established laws and their real-world application. While the country prides itself on a progressive legal system, discrepancies persist...
NEWS Malta
April 26, 2025
Robert Abela shifts stance on Cabinet asset disclosures
Prime Minister Robert Abela has once again altered his position regarding the publication of Cabinet members' asset declarations for 2023, now asserting that the documents are confidential and exempt from...