Government

* Malta has a long-established and strong democratic tradition. It is a European Union member in which the rule of law is respected in civil society and where the power is smoothly transferred following, regular, fair and open elections. No one group or class dominates the society or the economy.

* Liberal economic policies and commitment to open and competitive business environment. Malta one of the EU’s most open economies as a traditional trading nation reliant on import and export.

* The Maltese Government has a tradition of encouraging foreign investors to establish operations in Malta and has always adopted policies that favour an open economy and direct investment.