Malta has taken its first legislative step to align its citizenship framework with the recent judgment of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) in Case C-181/23 – Commission v Malta. On 30th June 2025, Home Affairs Minister Byron Camilleri tabled a bill in Parliament proposing amendments to the Maltese Citizenship Act, marking Malta’s formal response…
With the EU moving to finalise a mechanism to suspend Schengen visa-free travel for Caribbean countries offering citizenship by investment, interest is shifting towards more secure alternatives within Europe. Residency by investment programmes are gaining ground as strategic options, offering residence rights in the EU without losing Schengen access. Among these, Malta’s Permanent Residence Programme…
In a significant ruling delivered on 29 April 2025, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) provided guidance on Malta’s citizenship by investment regulations, concluding proceedings initiated by the European Commission regarding the legislation which was introduced in 2020. The Court reiterated that while Member States retain sovereignty in setting their own nationality…
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has set 29th April 2025 as the date for its long-awaited ruling in Case C-181/23, the infringement proceedings brought by the European Commission against the Republic of Malta over its Citizenship regulations. This ruling will mark the culmination of a legal process that began in October…
Are you an American citizen dreaming of a second passport that offers visa-free travel to over 190 countries, the right to live and work across Europe, and a gateway to new financial and lifestyle possibilities, all without surrendering your American citizenship? Malta, a Mediterranean gem and EU member state, offers one of the most appealing…