The nomination of Labour activist Carmen Ciantar as the executive chairperson of the Malta Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority (MCCAA) has been put on hold following strong objections from Nationalist Party (PN) members of the Public Appointments Committee. This development has sparked a political debate, raising concerns over transparency, parliamentary authority, and the integrity of Malta’s public institutions. The opposition’s resistance to her appointment stems from a broader dissatisfaction with what they perceive as government overreach and disregard for proper procedures....

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