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Court of Appeal Upholds Insurers’ Freedom to Select Their Risks Insurance & ReinsuranceLitigation & Dispute Resolution

Court of Appeal Upholds Insurers’ Freedom to Select Their Risks

In the case of Joseph Psaila vs Argus Insurance Company (Europe) Ltd  decided on the 26th of March 2026, the Court of Appeal confirmed that insurers may, at their own discretion, decide which risks and clients they wish to accept. Joseph Psaila, a taxi driver licensed to operate Y-plate vehicles, owned two cars: a Toyota and a Peugeot . At the time proceedings were initiated before the First Hall of the Civil Court, the Toyota was still insured, while the Peugeot’s policy had already expired. Both vehicles had previously been insured with Argus Insurance Company (Europe) Ltd (‘Argus’). Psaila alleged…
Christine Calleja and Justyne Falzon
27th March 2026
Europe House in Valletta
Government Tables Bill to Broaden Citizenship Based on Merit Immigration

Government Tables Bill to Broaden Citizenship Based on Merit

The Maltese Citizenship (Amendment) Bill of 2025 introduces key legal changes aimed at amending the citizenship framework, primarily through the repeal of the citizenship by investment programme, and a significant revision to Article 10(9) of the Maltese Citizenship Act. This amendment was prompted by the decision of the Court of Justice of the European Union, which found Malta's scheme to be in breach of EU law. Under the revised Article 10(9), the Minister may grant a certificate of naturalisation by merit to a foreign national or stateless person on the basis of exceptional service or contribution to Malta or to…
Julian Fenech Adami
17th July 2025