The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has delivered a landmark ruling declaring Malta’s “golden passports” scheme incompatible with European Union law. In a decision set to reverberate across the bloc, the court found that Malta’s practice of granting citizenship through investment programs undermines key EU principles, including the integrity of the common citizenship framework. The judgment, discussed in detail on EJIL: Talk!, highlights growing legal and political challenges surrounding citizenship-by-investment schemes within the Union, raising questions about their future viability and regulatory oversight.
EU Court Rules Malta Passport Scheme Violates EU Law Raising Questions on Citizenship Integrity
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has delivered a landmark ruling invalidating Malta’s citizenship-by-investment program, commonly known as the “golden passport” scheme. According to the court, the scheme fundamentally conflicts with EU law, as it undermines…
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Author : Ava Thompson
Publish date : 2025-09-16 03:56:00
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