Malta’s institutional and legal framework has once again come under scrutiny following the publication of the 2026 rule of law report by the Civil Liberties Union for Europe. The findings suggest that the country’s governance standards are not merely stagnating but are showing signs of measurable decline. This assessment reflects concerns raised by both local and international observers who argue that democratic safeguards in Malta are under sustained pressure....
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NEWS Malta
October 22, 2025
Malta faces scrutiny over rule of law reforms
During a heated debate in the European Parliament today, Malta’s record on the rule of law and the delayed administration of justice in the case of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia...
NEWS Malta
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Malta NGOs challenge Planning Authority election process
A coalition of Malta’s leading environmental non-governmental organizations (eNGOs) has formally called for the suspension of the upcoming election to appoint their representative on the Planning Authority (PA) Board. The...
Laws
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Malta’s Transparency Laws and Their Limitations
Malta has long been at the center of discussions regarding its transparency laws, which are often overlooked and inadequately enforced. Despite lawmakers' intentions, systemic issues such as political patronage, inadequate...
NEWS Malta
February 24, 2025
NGOs Urge EU to Act Against Malta’s Bill 125
A coalition of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) has raised serious concerns over a new legislative proposal in Malta, known as Bill 125. In open letters addressed to the Council of Europe...
NEWS Malta
February 17, 2025
Legal Reforms in Malta Spark Protests Over Justice
On Sunday, citizens gathered in the heart of Malta's capital to mark a somber anniversary – 88 months since the tragic murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. The protest, which...