Malta
Vested interests are likely to soften Maltese reforms
Government says it accepts Venice Commission’s recommendations but they would dismantle a system that benefits the elite
MaltaMaltese elite will continue with dubious growth model
With Malta under foreign media scrutiny, parties back an economic model that attracts money laundering and tax evasion
Malta'Golden visas' will persist despite EU clampdown
Golden visas will likely persist in countries where they are seen as vital for economic growth
EUEU will try to curb Maltese laxity on money laundering
Malta only acted against Pilatus Bank after its Iranian chairman was arrested in the United States
MaltaMalta must change policy for laxity on crime to end
Malta’s policy of favouring the offshore financial and gambling industries has encouraged corruption and violent crime
MaltaCar bomb will draw attention to corruption in Malta
A journalist’s murder is the byproduct of an economic model that fuels corruption and violence
MaltaDoubts surround Maltese police after blogger’s death
Death of investigative journalist raises questions about police competence and probity
MaltaEarly elections could save embattled Maltese premier
Premier says Panama papers scandal is a threat to Malta’s stability but the real threat is arguably to his own party
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