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 development. The debate centres on Bills 143 and 144, two draft laws intended to amend aspects of the country’s planning regime....
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NEWS Malta
October 13, 2025
Maltese NGOs plan protest against planning reforms
A broad coalition of Maltese environmental and civil society organisations has announced plans for a second national protest later this month, accusing the government of introducing planning reforms that “hand...
NEWS Malta
August 26, 2025
Malta NGOs call for fairness in planning reform debate
Malta’s planning reform process has once again come under intense public and civil society scrutiny. The latest developments stem from comments made by Planning Minister Clint Camilleri, who indicated the...
NEWS Malta
August 8, 2025
NGOs urge withdrawal of Malta planning reform bills
A coalition of ten prominent environmental and civic organisations has once again urged Prime Minister Robert Abela to withdraw two controversial planning bills that were tabled in parliament at the...
NEWS Malta
July 30, 2025
Chamber of Architects Condemns Planning Law Reform Rush
The Chamber of Architects has added its voice to the growing chorus of criticism from professional bodies and civil society organisations over the government's proposed reforms to Malta's planning legislation....