Sovereign Credit & Fiscal Credibility: S&P kept Malta’s A- rating with a stable outlook after its annual review, saying there were no major changes to its December assessment, while noting ongoing risks like energy-subsidy costs and governance/corruption perceptions. Anti-Corruption Pressure: Repubblika seized on a new Eurobarometer showing Maltese voters still see corruption as widespread and insufficiently prosecuted—especially after an election campaign that barely discussed it. Parliamentary Standards: Speaker Anglu Farrugia used his final Sette Giugno address to warn MPs to raise democratic standards and protect parliamentary dignity, pointing to heavy legislative activity during the legislature. Development vs Heritage: AFP reports farmers and activists warning Malta’s construction boom is swallowing agricultural and green spaces, with UNESCO-linked areas and historic sites facing new threats. Public Appointments Scrutiny: The Shift reports a government-linked canvasser tied to Transport Minister Chris Bonett remains “not reporting for work” after being transferred to Infrastructure Malta. Nuclear Safety Check: An IAEA mission, including a Moroccan expert, assessed Malta’s radiation safety regulatory framework under the IRRS programme. EU Pay Transparency: A new EU-wide pay transparency push is leaving many member states lagging, with Malta only partially implementing the directive. Affordable Housing Governance: Malita Investments’ board turmoil deepened after director David Mallia resigned and the company postponed its AGM to end-July, drawing shareholder criticism. Casual Elections Set: Malta’s Electoral Commission opened nominations for casual elections in multiple districts after MPs ceded seats following the 30 May election.