Malta's Golden Passport scheme circumventing EU sanctions against Russia

This procedure concerns Malta's 'golden passport' scheme, which allows wealthy individuals to obtain citizenship. Concerns have been raised that this scheme may be used to circumvent EU sanctions imposed on Russia, potentially undermining the EU's foreign policy.

The procedure examines how the scheme affects the EU's relations with Russia and the integrity of its external borders. It could lead to changes in how citizenship-by-investment programs are regulated across the EU.