Inquiry Reforms Stalled, Businesses Face Permit Backlog
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Malta is facing renewed scrutiny over the government's commitment to implementing public inquiry reforms, particularly concerning the Daphne Caruana Galizia murder investigation. The Opposition has pledged to exert pressure if the recommendations are not fully adopted, while a new report highlights the government's slow pace in enacting proposed changes.
Economically, businesses are reporting severe and months-long backlogs in work permit applications, contributing to labor shortages across various sectors. The Chamber of Commerce has cautioned the Prime Minister on the need for a fundamental reset of the economic model ahead of the 2027 budget, with private warnings contrasting with public assurances of normalcy.
Further domestic stories include an order for several charities to refund a substantial €285,000 in donations, a Nationalist MP's call for the Energy Minister's resignation over alleged neglect of Gozo, and a warning from a pest expert that Malta could lose its beekeeping industry within a decade due to pest invasion.