AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPlanning & Accountability: Moviment Graffitti and Friends of the Earth Malta disrupted a planning conference in St Julian’s, demanding the immediate removal of Planning Authority CEO Johann Buttigieg over corruption allegations and alleged links to powerful business interests. EU Regulation & Finance: The EU is moving toward tighter oversight of DeFi lending access, with the EBA urging crypto borrowing and lending to fall under MiCA, including suitability checks, leverage limits and extra disclosures. Culture & Malta’s Place in Europe: Gozo’s Victoria (Rabat) has been named European Capital of Culture 2031, with “An Island of Islands” set to spotlight the island’s cultural scene and draw Europe to Gozo. Sports & Malta on the Pitch: The UEFA Nations League kicks off with Malta playing Andorra, while the wider international break also features AFCON qualifiers and other friendlies. Diplomacy: Eswatini signed a diplomatic declaration with the Sovereign Military Order of Malta at the UN, aiming to deepen cooperation and friendship. Human Rights at Sea: A World Maritime Day piece highlights how rights protections must extend beyond shorelines for seafarers, fishers and people detained or in distress at sea.
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