The reinstatement of Edward Scicluna as Governor of the Central Bank of Malta has triggered significant public debate, raising serious concerns over governance standards, political decision-making, and accountability in public office. Scicluna, a former Minister for Finance, is currently facing formal criminal charges relating to corruption, money laundering, and fraud in connection with the long-running hospitals concession scandal. Although criminal charges remain pending, Prime Minister Robert Abela has opted to reinstate Edward Scicluna to his previous position—a decision that has sparked significant criticism from legal professionals, political analysts, and concerned members of......

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