Earlier this year, two lecturers from the University of Malta published a book on the implementation of European Union (EU) Law in Malta. THINK magazine’s latest edition, released on 14 July, speaks with Dr Jelena Agranovska and Dr Ivan Sammut from the Faculty of Laws to find out how this works.
All 27 member states are required to implement EU legislation, and Malta is no exception. According to the principle of the primacy of EU law, national law can be overruled if the two come into conflict. For the most part, EU laws have been successfully integrated within the Maltese legal system. However, there have been instances where laws were imposed without any consideration towards ‘local legal traditions’. As a result, the laws are not necessarily sensitive to the country’s requirements and best interests.
THINK takes a look at Agranovska and Sammut’s publication, which is the first of its kind since Malta joined the EU in 2004. It highlights how Malta, as the smallest member state, has handled the integration of EU legislation within its already hybrid legal system.
THINK’s brand new issue is centred around preservation. Preservation of our past can lead to future advancement and progress. You can read the full version of this article in THINK issue 35. Grab a free copy from the University of Malta or read it online.
