The civil society network is proceeding with its call for a national protest for the immediate resignation of Konrad Mizzi and Keith Schembri from their posts of Minister and Prime Minister’s Chief of Staff in view of the Panama Papers controversy and #Panamagate.
“The Prime Minister’s farcical reshuffle in the past days was an insult to the intelligence of all Maltese people who believe in good governance. Given Konrad Mizzi and Keith Schembri’s involvement in #Panamapapers, the least they can do is resign. This is what other politicians and other politically exposed persons in other democracies did when their names were revealed in the scandal”.
The protest will be held in the square in front of parliament on Saturday 7 May, 10am. There will be no speeches. The protest will be peaceful and non-partisan. Individuals and organisations are welcome to attend the protest with their own banners.
The Civil Society Network said, that “We are simply demanding what is normal and obvious in a democratic society: politicians and politically exposed persons should not be associated with tax havens and dubious financial dealings, as this can result in a conflict of interest”.
The Civil Society Network (Malta) is Green/Left, pro-EU, pro-Good Governance, pro-Civil Liberties. In short, the name is Network.
The goals of the Network are to be active in line with its principles through public statements, mobilisation and education.
The Network has a horizontal and democratic structure and decisions are made during meetings which are open to all activists, based on votes taken by simple majority. Decisions may also be taken online, in between meetings, provided there is a simple majority. The Network may appoint executive roles and spokespersons, and will hold an annual general meeting.
The Network is an autonomous civil society organisation. It is not a political party.
Anybody sharing and declaring to agree with the Networks’s ideals and goals is eligible to join as an activist, subject to approval by the Network.
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