--- title: "Government and Opposition Agree to Parliamentary Debate on Ethics Code" date: 2026-03-24T02:03:32.508+00:00 updated: 2026-03-25T02:01:54.82+00:00 topics: ["Politics", "National"] canonical: https://filqosor.com/article/2026-03-24/government-opposition-agree-ethics-code-parliamentary-debate source: Fil-Qosor --- # Government and Opposition Agree to Parliamentary Debate on Ethics Code ## In brief - A new code of ethics for public officials will be debated in Parliament. - Both the Government and the Opposition have agreed to discuss the proposed changes. - The debate aims to address updates to the ethical guidelines for those in public service. The proposed new code of ethics for public officials is set to be debated in the Maltese Parliament. Both the Government and the Opposition have reached an agreement to bring the changes forward for discussion. This parliamentary debate will focus on updating the ethical guidelines that govern the conduct of individuals serving in public office. The move signals a bipartisan consensus on the need to review and potentially revise the existing framework. Recent reports indicate that a new code of ethics, intended for public officials, will be brought before Parliament for debate. Both the Government and the Opposition have reached an agreement to discuss the proposed changes. The aim of this parliamentary discussion is to update the ethical guidelines that govern individuals in public service. This move signifies a bipartisan consensus on the importance of reviewing and potentially revising the standards of conduct for public officials. A new code of ethics for public officials is now scheduled to be debated in Parliament. This development follows an earlier agreement between the Government and the Opposition to discuss the proposed changes. The parliamentary debate will focus on updating the ethical guidelines that apply to individuals working in public service. As part of the ongoing discussions on amendments to the code of ethics for Members of Parliament, the government is set to propose a significant change. This amendment would make the declaration of assets by MPs publicly available online. This move aims to increase transparency regarding the financial interests of parliamentary deputies. The proposed changes are expected to be debated in Parliament. The Labour Party (PL) has expressed its support for the publication of asset declarations by all members of parliament. This position comes as the proposed changes to the code of ethics for public officials are set to be debated in parliament. Both the government and the opposition have agreed to discuss these proposed changes. The debate aims to update the ethical guidelines that apply to those in public service, with the transparency of financial assets being a key point of discussion. As Parliament prepares to debate a new code of ethics for public officials, the Labour Party (PL) has announced its support for the publication of asset declarations by all Members of Parliament. This stance was reported by Talk.mt, highlighting a key aspect of transparency that the PL is advocating for within the proposed ethical guidelines. Both the Government and the Opposition had previously agreed to discuss the proposed changes to the ethics code in Parliament. The debate aims to update the ethical guidelines for those in public service, with the PL's position on asset declarations adding a specific point of focus to these discussions. The government intends to propose an amendment that would make the declaration of assets by Members of Parliament publicly available online. This specific proposal forms part of ongoing discussions regarding updates to the code of ethics for MPs. Earlier, Fil-Qosor reported on [the government and opposition agreeing to a parliamentary debate on the ethics code](/article/2026-03-24/government-opposition-agree-ethics-code-parliamentary-debate). The new proposal aims to enhance transparency and public accountability concerning the financial interests of elected officials. Parliament is expected to discuss these amendments, which both the government and the opposition have previously agreed to consider. ## The Spin Room **Low media divide.** News outlets reported on the government's proposal to make MPs' asset declarations available online as part of ethics code amendments. ## Updates - **2026-03-24:** Reports confirm that the proposed changes to the code of ethics for public officials will be debated in Parliament, with both the Government and Opposition in agreement. - **2026-03-24:** The new code of ethics for public officials is now set to be debated in Parliament. - **2026-03-24:** The government plans to propose an amendment to make Members of Parliament's asset declarations publicly available online. - **2026-03-24:** The Labour Party has stated its support for publishing asset declarations of all parliamentary members as part of the proposed ethics code. - **2026-03-24:** The Labour Party has expressed its support for the publication of asset declarations by all Members of Parliament. - **2026-03-24:** The government is proposing a specific amendment to make Members of Parliament's asset declarations publicly available online. ## Sources (5) - [The Malta Independent](https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2026-03-23/local-news/Government-Opposition-agree-to-take-proposed-ethics-code-changes-to-parliamentary-debate-6736288228) - [Talk.mt](https://talk.mt/il-pl-favur-il-publikazzjoni-tad-dikjarazzjonijiet-tal-assi-tal-membri-parlamentari-kollha/ "Il-PL favur il-publikazzjoni tad-dikjarazzjonijiet tal-assi tal-membri parlamentari kollha") - [ONE News](https://one.com.mt/l-oghla-istituzzjoni-se-tiddiskuti-l-emendi-brabta-mal-kodici-tal-etika-tad-deputati-parlamentari/) - [MaltaToday](https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/national/140519/new_code_of_ethics_will_be_debated_in_parliament) - [TVM News](https://tvmnews.mt/en/news/government-to-propose-amendment-for-mps-declaration-of-assets-to-be-available-online/ "Government to propose amendment for MPs’ declaration of assets to be available online") ## More stories - [EU Commissioner Henna Virkkunen Visits Malta, Discusses Connectivity](https://filqosor.com/article/2026-03-24/eu-commissioner-henna-virkkunen-visits-malta-discusses-connectivity) (2026-03-24) - [Political Leaders Emphasise Continued Work for Freedom Day Principles](https://filqosor.com/article/2026-03-23/political-leaders-freedom-day-principles) (2026-03-23) - [Political Parties Discuss Transparency of Ministerial Asset Declarations](https://filqosor.com/article/2026-03-23/political-parties-discuss-transparency-ministerial-asset-declarations) (2026-03-23) --- Generated and reviewed by AI; verify critical facts with the primary sources. 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