Hearing of Maltese Prime Minister at the plenary session

The European Parliament's plenary session held a hearing on 14 June 2017 with the Maltese Prime Minister, Joseph Muscat.

Members of the Parliament criticised Mr Muscat for seeking to gloss over the involvement of some people in the Panama Papers scandal by calling a snap election and for Malta's lack of cooperation with the EP’s Money Laundering, Tax Avoidance and Tax Evasion Committee (PANA).

The Prime Minister refuted the accusations and called for the judicial investigation to be concluded before jumping into any conclusions.

Malta Today, 14.06.17: Muscat puts up staunch defence as MEPs take Malta to task over tax and Panama http://www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/europe/78109/live_joseph_muscat_faces_grilling_from_meps_in_debate_on_rule_of_law#.WUJ2M9y1uUl

Times of Malta, 14.06.17: Greens ask EU Commission to probe Malta ‘anti-money laundering law violations’ https://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20170614/local/greens-ask-eu-commission-to-probe-malta-anti-money-laundering-law.650728

Malta Independent, 14.06.17: Muscat in Strasbourg rails against Egrant 'lie' and Malta Files tax haven label http://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2017-06-14/local-news/Live-European-Parliament-debates-Malta-in-wake-of-Panama-Papers-and-rule-of-law-6736175440

Politico, 14.06.17: Parliament courts controversy by sitting in judgment http://www.politico.eu/article/european-parliament-malta-joseph-muscat-viktor-orban-domestic-affairs/

EUObserver, 15.06.17: MEPs grill 'laughing' Muscat on corruption claims https://euobserver.com/economic/138236

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