In a resolution adopted with 437 votes in favour, 14 against, and 66 abstentions, Parliament highlights the limited progress in judicial proceedings for Caruana Galizia’s murder, noting that there have only been three low-level convictions, and that the mastermind behind the assassination has not been convicted. Investigations into core motives and corresponding judicial proceedings should be concluded without further delay, with the “full and continuous involvement of Europol”, says the text.

MEPs are appalled by the Maltese Prime Minister’s statement earlier this month downplaying institutionalised corruption, and assert that such statements “entrench the culture of impunity”. They call for thorough, swift and independent investigations and prosecutions of all public officials allegedly embroiled in corruption, extortion and trading in influence – including in the vote-buying scheme and driving licence racket.

Parliament complains about the persistent lack of…