Resignation of Malta's Deputy Prime Minister in Hospital Scandal
Malta's deputy prime minister resigned and ended his European Commission bid after being charged with fraud in a hospital scandal. He denies wrongdoing but prioritizes Malta's interests.
Key Points
- Chris Fearne, Malta's deputy prime minister, resigned after being charged with fraud in a hospital scandal
- Fearne denied wrongdoing but prioritized Malta's interests over his candidacy for the European Commission
- The scandal involves misappropriation of funds related to a deal to turn over management of three hospitals to a private company