AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMalta in the spotlight: The European Commission has recommended Malta be removed from the EU’s Excessive Deficit Procedure after the deficit fell to 2.2% of GDP in 2025, ahead of schedule. Politics & accountability: NGO Repubblika is criticising Prime Minister Robert Abela’s Cabinet appointments of Chris Fearne and Rosianne Cutajar, arguing the reasons behind their earlier resignations still stand. Public life & culture: Occupy Justice Malta condemned renewed vandalism of the Daphne Caruana Galizia memorial in Valletta, calling it a “continuity of hatred” and hostility to peaceful protest. Arts & creative industry: Over 100 participants linked to the Venice Biennale have threatened legal action over alleged mishandling of “Visitor Lion” award withdrawals. Design-led travel: Malta is being pitched internationally as a year-round Mediterranean escape, with a new Dolce Media Group mini-documentary, “La Dolce Vita in Malta,” selected for ICFF 2026. EU travel hassle: The new EU entry/exit system (EES) is blamed for long airport waits, with Malta Air’s CEO warning of potential disruption. Cruise culture: Princess Cruises unveiled its biggest-ever Europe season for 2028, including new calls in Galway and Killybegs and a Pole-to-Pole Odyssey.
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