Justice for Daphne Caruana Galizia

21/10/2026

Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism
European Parliament debate on Malta
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The Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism winner will be announced in Strasbourg today, and the European Parliament will debate the rule of law in Malta. You can follow the livestream of today's events here:

◼️14:00 - 17:45 - Press seminar - keynote speech by Vera Politkovskaya, daughter of Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaya, addresses by RSF, the families of Daphne Caruana Galizia and Ján Kuciak, and the finalists of the Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize - https://multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/webstreaming/press-seminar-the-daphne-caruana-galizia-prize-for-journalism_20261021-1400-SPECIAL-OTHER

◼️15:00 - 15:45 - EP debate: The rule of law in Malta, nine years after the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia - Commission statement + MEPs’ 1-minute speeches -
https://multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/webstreaming/plenary-session_20261021-0900-PLENARY

◼️18:00 Award ceremony: EP President Roberta Metsola will give the opening speech, right after the welcome speech - https://multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/webstreaming/daphne-caruana-galizia-prize-2026-award-ceremony_20261021-1800-SPECIAL-PRESSER

The Prize rewards on a yearly basis outstanding journalism, published in one of the 27 EU countries, that promotes or defends the core principles and values of the EU, such as human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, rule of law, and human rights.

Photo: European Parliament

18/10/2026

There is no good argument against introducing anti-mafia legislation. Anti-mafia legislation is one of the recommendations on the public inquiry into Daphne’s assassination.

Malta should show greater courage in confronting organised crime by introducing specific anti-mafia legislation, Italian political scientist and co-president of the anti-mafia organisation Libera, Dr Francesca Rispoli said, challenging Prime Minister Robert Abela's argument that such laws could damage the country's reputation and discourage foreign investment.

Link in first comment Repubblika Occupy Justice Malta

18/10/2026

An international whistleblower expert described the verdict reached in the trial over the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia as a

17/10/2026

Thank you Embassy of Ireland in Malta

17/10/2026

Grazie Articolo Ventuno

Vederlo dal vivo e da così vicino è diverso. Leggere le targhe che le federazioni dei giornalisti di Germania, Italia, Francia hanno apposto sul memoriale spontaneo dedicato alla memoria di Daphne Caruana Galizia situato di fronte al tribunale (Law Courts) costringe a scorrere velocemente i motivi...

17/10/2026

“Min hu ħati biss jitlob maħfra”

📸 Miguela Xuereb

17/10/2026

Thank you Australian High Commission, Malta et Ambassade d'Australie en Tunisie

On the ninth anniversary of the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia, the Diplomatic Missions in Malta from the Media Freedom Coalition remember her courage and her commitment to transparency and accountability.

We reaffirm our shared commitment to media freedom, journalist safety, accountability and the rule of law. We encourage Malta to continue its progress towards the full and effective implementation of the recommendations of the Public Inquiry into the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia, helping to ensure that journalists in Malta can work freely and safely, supported by appropriate institutional safeguards.

As Malta’s friends and partners, we stand ready to support these efforts and to share relevant experience and expertise, including on journalist safety, media freedom and institutional accountability, so that the lessons of Daphne’s assassination may serve as an opportunity to strengthen institutions and promote lasting progress.

We stand with Daphne’s family, Malta’s journalists and all those working to uphold these fundamental democratic values.

Media Freedom Coalition UK in Malta - British High Commission Valletta Embassy of Ireland in Malta Ambassade de France à Malte German Embassy Valletta Embassy of the Netherlands in Malta Ambasciata d'Italia a Malta Embajada de España en Malta

17/10/2026

Thank you German Embassy Valletta

On the ninth anniversary of the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia, the Diplomatic Missions in Malta from the Media Freedom Coalition remember her courage and her commitment to transparency and accountability.
We reaffirm our shared commitment to media freedom, journalist safety, accountability and the rule of law. We encourage Malta to continue its progress towards the full and effective implementation of the recommendations of the Public Inquiry into the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia, helping to ensure that journalists in Malta can work freely and safely, supported by appropriate institutional safeguards.
As Malta’s friends and partners, we stand ready to support these efforts and to share relevant experience and expertise, including on journalist safety, media freedom and institutional accountability, so that the lessons of Daphne’s assassination may serve as an opportunity to strengthen institutions and promote lasting progress.
We stand with Daphne’s family, Malta’s journalists and all those working to uphold these fundamental democratic values.
Australian High Commission, Malta et Ambassade d'Australie en Tunisie Embassy of the Netherlands in Malta UK in Malta - British High Commission Valletta Ambassade de France à Malte Embassy of Ireland in Malta Ambasciata d'Italia a Malta Embajada de España en Malta