In a major decision, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled that Malta’s Citizenship by Investment (CBI) program, in its current form, is incompatible with European Union law. While the Court reaffirmed the general sovereignty of member states over nationality, it emphasized that granting citizenship purely through predetermined financial transactions, without a sufficient “genuine […]
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Opinion Piece by Ryan Darmanin, COO & Managing Director, Latitude Malta As the European Court of Justice (ECJ) prepares to issue its much-anticipated verdict on Malta’s Citizenship-by-Investment (CBI) programme, the debate surrounding investment migration has been reignited. The stakes are immense, and the implications of the ruling will reverberate across Europe and beyond. At the […]
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The Malta Permanent Residence Program (MPRP) is undergoing significant updates effective January 1, 2025, introducing increased financial thresholds and revised eligibility criteria. Here are the key changes summarized: Changes Effective January 1, 2025: For applicants securing permanent residence under the MPRP with a lease or property purchase, the capital outlay will increase by a minimum […]
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Today, Advocate General Anthony Michael Collins issued a landmark opinion on Malta’s Citizenship by Investment following the June 17, 2024 case between the European Commission and Malta in front of the European Court of Justice. AG Collins advises the Court to dismiss the European Commission’s case and orders the Commission to pay its costs and […]
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Read about the growing use of English on Maltese shores
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How do credit rating agencies view Malta?
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There are educational benefits of Maltese residency and citizenship
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Is the Malta economy good in 2024?
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