It has been nine years since the horrific murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia, a prominent investigative journalist from Malta. She was targeted in a bombing outside her home for exposing major corruption and financial scandals. Although the main perpetrators of this murder have been identified and convicted, the bigger question remains: will anyone be held accountable for ordering this crime?
The Culture of Impunity in Malta
Last week, a jury in Malta acquitted Jürgen Fenech, one of the prominent business figures in the country, of charges of complicity in this murder. This decision reflects the ongoing culture of impunity in Malta, which is becoming an increasingly serious problem. In fact, the corruption exposed by Caruana Galizia still remains a big secret and unanswered.
Despite the fact that some of the physical perpetrators of this murder have been imprisoned, no one has been tried for orchestrating and planning this crime. This situation not only undermines the credibility of the Maltese judicial system but also negatively impacts public trust in government institutions.
Call to Action from Brussels
Now is the time for Brussels and other international bodies to pay attention to this issue and take serious action for reforms in Malta. Daphne Caruana Galizia courageously shed light on hidden corruption in this country, and it is now our duty to continue her path. Although this journalist sacrificed her life for the truth, her voice still resonates in the air and must be answered.
Ultimately, can Malta as a democratic country answer the question of why it should stand against justice? Is it not time for the world to respond to this question?
