Casa flags irregularities with top EU appointment in Malta

MEP David Casa has alerted the European Commission to procedural concerns concerning the appointment of the European Commission Head of Representation in Valletta.

This comes following “a highly protracted process that has been rife with speculation about pressures applied to influence the outcome”.

Casa warned that “speculation has been rife that the Maltese government has been strongly pushing particular candidates for selection,” reminding of the active rule of law issues that have curtailed the independence of public institutions.

The Maltese people expect their rights to be defended through the EU Commission as guardian of the treaties. Therefore the integrity of the process for the selection of the new Head of Representation should be fully safeguarded.