The European Union’s top court has delivered a ruling against Malta’s controversial “golden passport” program, marking a significant development in the bloc’s efforts to regulate citizenship-by-investment schemes. The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) found that Malta’s practice of granting citizenship to wealthy investors in exchange for financial contributions violates EU law. This decision comes amid growing concerns over the potential risks such schemes pose to security, transparency, and the integrity of the EU’s internal market.
EU Court Cites Legal Violations in Malta Citizenship by Investment Program
In a landmark decision, the European Union’s top court has identified significant breaches within Malta’s citizenship by investment program, commonly known as the “golden passport” scheme. The court emphasized that the program failed to meet essential EU legal standards, raising concerns about the integrity of citizenship grants based on…
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Author : Charlotte Adams
Publish date : 2025-09-29 00:26:00
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