Human Rights & Equality Bill: Repubblika says Malta has failed again to set up a National Human Rights Institution that meets Paris Principles, criticising the government for pushing a completed text to Parliament without proper scrutiny or consultation. Parliamentary Standoff: The PN walked out to block the National Commission for Human Rights and Equality Bill, arguing consultation was ignored; the government side voted in favour but the two-thirds requirement wasn’t met. Energy Crisis Politics: The PN is calling for special compensation for Enemalta workers on the front line of the electricity crisis, while insisting the government must still own responsibility for planning and investment failures. Governance & Conflicts: Malta Enterprise Chair William Wait has taken an executive role at Smartcare Holdings while keeping his Malta Enterprise appointment, renewing questions over conflicts raised by the Jean Paul Sofia inquiry. EU Child Safety Online: Malta’s debate on online child safety continues as EU policymakers weigh platform obligations against softer parental measures, with Estonia rejecting an EU-wide minimum age approach. EU Sanctions & Sport: EU Commissioner Glenn Micallef warns that new Russia sanctions also target the Russian Olympic Committee and visa rules for former fighters, urging sports bodies not to normalise aggression. Business & Digital Skills: The Malta Chamber launches six-part Digitalisation Workshops aimed at helping firms adopt automation, AI, cybersecurity and transformation with practical takeaways. EU Rule of Law: A European Commission Rule of Law critique is cited as showing a sharp drop in public confidence in judicial independence under Robert Abela. EU Transport Snapshot: An EU transport and tourism report highlights Cyprus’ road dependence and congestion, noting Malta alongside it for domestic freight carried entirely by roads. Power Cuts Fallout: Enemalta and government messaging continues amid heatwave strain and recurring outages, with calls for accountability and faster grid upgrades.