AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDigital Identity in Malta: The Malta Digital Innovation Authority (MDIA) has launched a €15.6M tender to deliver a fully compliant European Digital Identity (EUDI) Wallet, covering secure identity proofing online/in person, age verification, document storage and e-signing, with the contract open until 3 September. Justice & Courts: Malta’s justice reforms are highlighted in the EU Commission’s annual Rule of Law report, citing budget increases, new court premises in Valletta, a specialised Commercial Court, Family Court reform and an operational online legal aid platform. Judicial Appointments: Malta’s Ministry for Justice, Research and Innovation has opened a call to appoint two judges, with applications due by 7 August 2026. Medical Education in Gozo: 68 students graduated in medicine from Queen Mary University of London in Gozo, with investments at Gozo General Hospital including MRI/CT upgrades and new clinical units. Maritime Heritage: Heritage Malta and the Malta Tourism Authority helped restore one of the last surviving “firilli” boats, the Lion, reviving traditional boatbuilding for education, tourism and research. Digital Euro Trials (EU): The ECB shortlisted 36 payment providers for digital euro trials starting in 2027, with Malta excluded from the pilot. Cyber & Biometrics Standards: The European Association for Biometrics is pushing toward ISO-style standards to detect and classify biometric injection attacks.
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