EU Health Policy: The EU of General Practitioners is pushing for family medicine to be formally recognised as a specialty across member states, arguing current EU rules misclassify it as “general medical practice” despite decades of practice. Malta Courts & Justice: The Yorgen Fenech trial continues into its 29th day, with emotional testimony from Daphne Caruana Galizia’s widower Peter Caruana Galizia and further witness work expected. Energy Infrastructure: Malta-Sicily Interconnector 2 moves forward as major electrical equipment is installed in both Malta and Ragusa, a step toward project completion. Planning Reform: Ġustizzja għal Artna backs proposed changes to planning appeals, saying works should be suspended during appeals to prevent developers profiting from contested permits. Tourism & Regulation: Malta Tourism Authority CEO Carlo Micallef says he learned about Noma Island from the media and that it is licensed by Transport Malta, not the MTA. Migration & EU Politics: 22 EU leaders demand urgent action after the Ceuta migrant surge, while Spain installs a sea barrier and faces renewed Schengen pressure. Public Administration: Identità reports stepped-up enforcement in the first half of 2026, including 112 people handed to police after inspections and investigations. Diplomatic Shuffle: Former minister Manuel Mallia is set to be moved from Madrid to Abu Dhabi as Malta reshuffles its ambassadorial posts. Business Climate: A Chamber of SMEs barometer finds 64% of businesses feel Malta is moving in the wrong direction, with investment confidence still low. Governance & Oversight: Malta and Libya’s audit bodies agree to strengthen cooperation between supreme audit institutions.