Justice is collapsing bit by bit, Matthew Caruana Galizia warns

Matthew Caruana Galizia, the son of assassinated Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, warned on Sunday in Valletta that justice in Malta is collapsing bit by bit. Speaking at a public event, he said the gradual erosion of judicial independence and accountability poses a serious threat to the rule of law.

His remarks come amid ongoing scrutiny of Malta's handling of the investigation into his mother's 2017 car bombing, which has led to convictions but has also raised questions about state collusion and the pace of reforms. Caruana Galizia has repeatedly called for stronger safeguards for journalists and an end to impunity for corruption.

The warning underscores international concerns about Malta's judicial system, with press freedom groups and EU institutions monitoring developments. It remains to be seen whether Maltese authorities will respond with concrete measures to restore public confidence in the justice system.