Rule of Law in Malta: six years after the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia
Parliament will take stock of the state of the rule of law in Malta and speak up for the safety and independence of journalists.
The debate on Wednesday takes place two days after the anniversary of the assassination of the Maltese journalist, blogger and anti-corruption activist who reported extensively on corruption, money laundering, organised crime, sale of citizenship and the Maltese government’s links to the Panama Papers. A vote on a resolution is scheduled for Thursday.
Find out more about how Parliament protects press freedom and defends journalists.
Background
Following harassment and threats, Daphne Caruana Galizia was murdered in a car bomb explosion on 16 October 2017. The outcry over the authorities’ handling of her murder investigation ultimately prompted the resignation of Prime Minister Joseph Muscat. Critical of failings in the investigation, in December 2019, MEPs called on the European Commission to take action. Since 2021, Parliament has been awarding the Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism every year on or around the anniversary of her assassination.
Debate: Wednesday 18 October
Vote: Thursday 19 October
Procedure: Council and Commission statements, with resolution