Opposition launches motion for media reform parliamentary committee
On the sixth anniversary of the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia, the... View more
media experts committee
Government considers journalists ‘its enemy’, consultation a must – Opposition
Prime Minister Robert Abela’s decision to hide a report by a government-appointed... View more
Journalists raise ‘grave concerns’, urge PM for ‘transparent’ media reform
The Shift has joined journalists, broadcasters, researchers, and activists in signing a... View more
‘Media Experts Committee’ journalists made €18,000 each from still-hidden ‘reforms’ report
The nine members of the ‘Media Experts Committee’, tasked with recommending added... View more
RSF joins calls for CoE pressure to implement inquiry recommendations
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) Director of Campaigns Rebecca Vincent has joined Dutch... View more
Opposition calls for ‘immediate’ publication of media committee report
The Opposition has called on the government to “immediately” publish the final... View more
Media ‘Experts’ Committee fails to submit final report before parliament rises for summer recess
A report prepared by the government-appointed ‘Media Experts Committee’ advising on adopting... View more
Attard brags of ‘proactive SLAPPs role’ as government wages war on The Shift
Justice Minister Jonathan Attard was in Brussels this week bragging to his... View more
Saviour Balzan’s transparency
“I have no problem being transparent,” Saviour Balzan declared after the courts... View more
Eight international organisations demand proper media law reform in Malta
Eight international press freedom organisations have called on Robert Abela’s government to... View more
Media experts committee ignored Saviour Balzan’s conflict of interest
The Media Experts Committee has said that there was “no explanation needed”... View more
Justice minister a no-show at his own media law public consultation
Justice Minister Jonathan Attard was a no-show at Wednesday’s long-awaited public consultation... View more
Government replies to Council of Europe Safety of Journalists platform
Justice Minister Jonathan Attard sent an official reply to the Council of... View more
The inversion of facts, one opinion piece at a time
When local experts or international entities speak out against or warn about,... View more
Government waters down board of inquiry’s protection for journalists
Even after the government-appointed committee of media experts submitted their comments and... View more
Prime minister urged to publish proposals for press freedom reform
The Shift has joined over a hundred individuals, including journalists, academics and... View more
Malta up three places in 2022 RSF World Press Freedom Index
Malta has improved its ranking by three places according to the 2022... View more
Saviour Balzan has to go
Waking up this morning to the prospect of a further five years... View more
Opposition launches motion for media reform parliamentary committee
On the sixth anniversary of the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia, the... View more
Government considers journalists ‘its enemy’, consultation a must – Opposition
Prime Minister Robert Abela’s decision to hide a report by a government-appointed... View more
Journalists raise ‘grave concerns’, urge PM for ‘transparent’ media reform
The Shift has joined journalists, broadcasters, researchers, and activists in signing a... View more
‘Media Experts Committee’ journalists made €18,000 each from still-hidden ‘reforms’ report
The nine members of the ‘Media Experts Committee’, tasked with recommending added... View more
RSF joins calls for CoE pressure to implement inquiry recommendations
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) Director of Campaigns Rebecca Vincent has joined Dutch... View more
Opposition calls for ‘immediate’ publication of media committee report
The Opposition has called on the government to “immediately” publish the final... View more
Media ‘Experts’ Committee fails to submit final report before parliament rises for summer recess
A report prepared by the government-appointed ‘Media Experts Committee’ advising on adopting... View more
Attard brags of ‘proactive SLAPPs role’ as government wages war on The Shift
Justice Minister Jonathan Attard was in Brussels this week bragging to his... View more
Saviour Balzan’s transparency
“I have no problem being transparent,” Saviour Balzan declared after the courts... View more
Eight international organisations demand proper media law reform in Malta
Eight international press freedom organisations have called on Robert Abela’s government to... View more