He said that the most important thing was that an independent tax audit was currently under way to establish if there were any irregularities, but pressed whether he would be willing to accept the resignations of Konrad Mizzi and Keith Schembri, the Prime Minister said that a decision will be taken once independent audits are concluded.
So, the chickens really have come home to roost. Dr Muscat has enjoyed such a majority that he has not yet been challenged in any form or manner, but that has all changed. The PM says that he will await the audits. But in the meantime, Malta has a senior minister who has been tainted by the biggest corruption scandal in history, and it is our reputation as a serious EU member and an established financial services sector operator which is suffering.
This cannot go on. Decisions are needed, and fast.
- The Malta Independent editorial: Panama Papers - Decisions are needed, and fast, Independent.com.mt, April 7, 2016.
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