EU Citizenship Crackdown: Europe is tightening rules on investment-based citizenship after the CJEU ruled Malta’s “golden passport” model breached EU law, pushing the focus toward security, transparency and a real link to the country. Transport Policy: The PN says Malta’s new Tallinja Card rule—deducting €5 after a year of inactivity—penalises exactly the riders the government wants back onto public transport. Aviation Accountability: The PN is again demanding KM Malta Airlines’ audited accounts be published, after reports the carrier is recording losses and the Business Registry shows no audited filings. Justice in the Daphne Caruana Galizia Trial: Yorgen Fenech’s defence asked to dissolve the jury after jurors’ tablets allegedly exposed them to media headlines; Judge Edwina Grima is set to rule, while Fenech continues testimony on money and alleged links around the case. NGO Governance: A former senior police officer, Mario Tonna, is reported to be on the government payroll overseeing NGO governance—raising fresh questions amid the Fenech trial. Housing Support: Owen Bonnici announced updates to the First-Time Buyers Scheme, including doubling disability assistance to €20,000. Culture & Heritage: Malta Biennale Foundation leadership has been appointed to prepare the 2028 edition, while Heritage Malta opened a fashion-and-nature exhibition running to September. Tourism Branding: VisitMalta is now the main shirt sponsor of Italian club SPAL after Joseph Portelli’s takeover, with the deal’s cost undisclosed.