This evening’s vigil for truth and justice commemorating 87 months since Daphne Caruana Galizia’s assassination, was accompanied by a protest against what is seen as threats to democracy.
Repubblika’s President, Vicki Ann Cremona, attacked the changes to the law allowing citizens to request a magisterial inquiry brought by Prime Minister Robert Abela and insisted such a right was essential in holding power to account. She argued that existing laws already provide protection from the abuse of the process in the form of punishment for false accusations or perjury. Cremona also referred to inquiries that had unveiled corruption, such as Vitals and 17 Black. She then condemned efforts to take away citizens’ rights and expressed solidarity with activists like Robert Aquilina and others fighting corruption, urging support for ongoing legal battles.
Executive Officer of Repubblika, Emanuel Delia and Martina Farrugia of OccupyJustice, attacked systemic attempts to protect corruption, undermine the rule of law, and silence critics. They called for justice, accountability, and public action in the face of democratic rights being eroded, demanding meaningful reform.
Robert Louis Fenech representing Moviment Graffitti, reflected on Malta’s transformationt since 2017, describing the country’s decline into scandal and impunity following Daphne’s assassination. He called for broad renewal – economic, social, and environmental – urging citizens to fight for a just and inclusive Malta, freeof corruption and self-interest.
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