Joseph Muscat

Joseph Muscat is the former Prime Minister of Malta, who resigned in January 2020 following widespread protests. His premiership was marked by economic growth but also significant corruption allegations. He is currently newsworthy due to ongoing investigations related to the assassination of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia in 2017. Galizia was investigating political and financial corruption in Malta, and a witness in the trial of the man accused of ordering her murder has provided testimony about the moments leading up to the fatal bombing. While the articles do not directly mention Muscat's current actions, his name is intrinsically linked to the context of the Galizia murder investigation and the broader political landscape of Malta, which has recently seen snap elections dominated by economic concerns. The handling of the investigation into Galizia's death has been a point of contention, raising questions about accountability during Muscat's tenure.