AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEU Sanctions Debate: Progressive Bulgaria’s floor leader Petar Vitanov says Sofia will not back EU sanctions that hurt Europe more than Russia, citing objections from Greece, Italy, Cyprus, Malta and Ireland over specific targets, and warning that sanctioning religious figures like Patriarch Kirill could inflame Euroscepticism. Malta Court Ruling: A Maltese court revoked garnishee orders against Josette Schembri Vella and Kasco Holdings after statutory renewal deadlines lapsed, following urgent applications. OPM Transparency Row: Malta’s Office of the Prime Minister is still in breach of transparency rules over Freedom of Information requests on the controversial “Vision 2050 cube” spending at Valletta’s City Gate, with the structure dismantled soon after the 30 May election. Crypto Regulation Watch: Malta’s regulator is exploring bringing parts of DeFi under MiCA, including a proposed DAO category, as EU MiCAR licensing deadlines tighten. UN Diplomatic Clash: At the UN, Malta’s former ambassador Vanessa Frazier faced a shouting match involving Israel’s envoy over reports blacklisting Israel and potential future listings. Transport & Travel: Heathrow warned travellers heading to Schengen countries about added queues from the Entry/Exit System (EES) rollout.
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