Rule of Law in Malta: A fresh wave of criticism targets Labour-linked figures tied to the Daphne Caruana Galizia case, with allegations of continued influence inside key institutions and unanswered questions around policing and planning appointments. Government Accountability: A separate report says Labour Party president Alex Sciberras was put on the Foreign Ministry payroll almost immediately after Chris Fearne returned to Cabinet, raising conflict-of-interest concerns over undisclosed contract terms. EU Border Policy: Malta is named among nine Schengen countries allowed to delay full enforcement of the Entry/Exit System (EES) after airport chaos, with the “border fluidity” flexibility set to keep biometric checks from being fully rolled out everywhere. Travel & Tourism in Valletta: The WTTC Global Summit in Valletta (Oct 7–9) adds heavyweight speakers including former Spanish PM José María Aznar and U.S. tourism envoy Nick Adams, with Justin Trudeau also listed as a headline voice. Local Economy & Services: The Malta Chamber backs a phased “pay-as-you-throw” rubbish charging model to push waste prevention and recycling, as households currently get free door-to-door collection funded via taxes. AI Partnership: Malta and Ghana move toward a practical AI cooperation plan, centred on trusted institutions and measurable outcomes.