Tag: Prime Minister Robert Abela
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Government passes controversial Bill 125 as Opposition walks out, protesters vow to fight on
As protests outside Parliament took place, government MPs pushed through the controversial Bill 125 stripping citizens of their right to request independent investigations by the Judiciary: a move that threatens democracy and the rule of law according to the Opposition. The Opposition walked out of Parliament when the government presented the motion of censure against…
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Uproar over PM’s proposed legal reforms shielding officials from accountability
Prime Minister Robert Abela’s proposal to grant public officials immunity from personal liability in corruption cases has been sharply criticised by the opposition, civil society groups, and independent voices alike, claiming it will undermine the rule of law and foster impunity for misconduct. The Nationalist Party (PN) immediately denounced the reforms as “irresponsible and dangerous,”…
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Budget 2025: Nationalist Party and Labour Government spar over Malta’s future in Budget debate
On Monday, Opposition Leader Bernard Grech outlined the Nationalist Party’s (PN) vision for Malta, promising a “government of quality” focused on the realities and needs of the Maltese and Gozitan people. • Grech emphasised transparency, strengthening state institutions, and preventing poverty, with a future-focused approach to job creation and education. • PN proposes a government…
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The Magistrate knows and understands that her conversations are inappropriate
The Data and Information Officer should have made an effort to provide more information on Magistrate Donatella Frendo Dimech‘s conversation with Prime Minister Robert Abela other than telling us there is no record of the conversation. I’m not the kind of person who would ever use coercive methods to extract my information, but if there…
