The 2017 murder of investigative reporter Daphne Caruana Galizia sent shockwaves through Europe, exposing deep‑rooted corruption in Malta’s political elite. Her work had uncovered links between lawmakers, business interests and organized crime, and her death sparked widespread protests and calls for justice. The case has prompted an international inquiry, led to the indictment of several high‑profile figures, and ignited a broader debate about press freedom and the rule of law in the European Union.
The 2017 killing of anticorruption journalist shocked Europe and set off a political firestorm in Malta.
