PRESS RELEASE BY THE MINISTRY FOR JUSTICE, RESEARCH AND INNOVATION Malta reaffirms its commitment to continue strengthening the justice system

Minister for Justice, Research and Innovation Clifton Grima, together with the Permanent Secretary, Johan Galea hosted European Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law and Consumer Protection Michael McGrath to an informal meeting earlier today, in the margins of Commissioner McGrath’s visit to Malta on 25 June 2026. The meeting was also attended by the Head of the European Commission representation in Malta Maria Elena Despott.

This informal meeting reaffirmed Malta’s commitment to continue strengthening the justice system, not only as an institutional priority but as a central pillar of the rule of law, democracy and public trust.

The exchange provided an opportunity for Malta and the European Commission to deepen dialogue on justice-related priorities and to discuss the way forward in a constructive spirit. Malta reaffirmed its commitment to reforms aimed at making the justice system more effective, more accessible and better placed to serve citizens while continuing to work closely with European partners through open communication, cooperation and shared respect for democratic values.