Cabinet & governance after the snap election: Malta’s new Cabinet has been announced, with Byron Camilleri taking over Education and Clifton Grima moving to Justice, as unions and parliamentary figures flag both continuity and fresh pressure points. Election fallout & political accountability: Commentary continues to dissect Labour’s fourth term, the reduced majority, and what comes next for public finances and delivery—while Repubblika warns corruption concerns were sidelined during the campaign. Parliamentary standards: Speaker Anglu Farrugia used Sette Giugno to press for stronger institutional reform and respect for Parliament, ahead of expected leadership changes. Pensions debate: A post-election pensions critique says both manifestos focused on today’s retirees but left future pension adequacy and reforms largely unaddressed. Gozo politics controversy: A report alleges “wages for votes” practices in Gozo, raising fresh questions about how public money and attendance are handled. Cost of living pressure: Fuel prices are rising again across Europe, with Malta’s retail figures showing how commuting costs hit households unevenly. Labour market transparency: Malta is among EU states delayed on the pay transparency directive, with Cyprus also flagged for missing the deadline. Development & land-use fight: AFP reports activists and farmers warn Malta’s construction boom is swallowing agricultural and green spaces, with heritage sites also at risk. Sovereign rating: S&P keeps Malta at A- with a stable outlook, while still pointing to governance and corruption perceptions as risks. International links: Delta announces a new transatlantic route to Malta from New York JFK, boosting summer connectivity.