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Malta Abolishes Golden Passport, Favors Merit-Based Citizenship

7/16/2025

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Malta is set to scrap its controversial golden passport scheme after a European Court of Justice ruling declared it illegal. In its place, the government will bolster a citizenship-by-merit system, rewarding those who make significant contributions, like job creation. While financial requirements are eliminated, past citizenships will still be honored.

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Malta is set to scrap its controversial golden passport scheme after a European Court of Justice ruling declared it illegal. In its place, the government will bolster a citizenship-by-merit system, rewarding those who make significant contributions, like job creation. While financial requirements are eliminated, past citizenships will still be honored.