Repubblika’s Annual General Meeting, held yesterday evening, re-elected Vicki Ann Cremona as President for a new two-year term and elected Rosette Thake as Vice President, while members unanimously approved all resolutions presented to the meeting.
In her closing address, Vicki Ann Cremona thanked members for their renewed confidence and emphasised the organisation’s civic and political role:
“I thank you for the trust you have once again placed in me. This is an honour, but above all a responsibility. We are living in a time when the rule of law cannot be taken for granted. Our duty is not only to denounce what is wrong, but to continue proposing how our democracy can work better – for everyone.”
The AGM confirmed Repubblika’s strategic direction at a moment of growth both in its work and in its influence, in Malta as well as at the European level. Members also approved amendments to the organisation’s statute, aimed at strengthening governance structures and updating them to reflect an expanding operational reality, including the management of international projects and public interest litigation.
One of the most significant parts of the meeting was the presentation of a five-year programme for democratic reform, addressed to all political parties ahead of the next general election. The programme proposes a coherent framework of institutional reforms across six key areas: the separation of powers, law enforcement and the fight against corruption, transparency and accountability, civic participation, human rights, and the protection of the common good.
In this context, Repubblika also invited two special guests, Professor Mario Thomas Vassallo, Associate Professor in Policy and Governance at the University of Malta, and Dr Marie-Louise Mangion, Senior Lecturer in the same field and Deputy Dean within the Faculty of Economics, Management and Accountancy, to provide a critical assessment of its proposals for electoral programmes. They offered their frank views on the ambitions presented, expressed support for several of the ideas included, and provided an honest appraisal of the practical limits and obstacles these proposals are likely to face. Vicki Ann Cremona thanked them for their contribution and for the points for reflection they offered to Repubblika, noting that their feedback will continue to inform the organisation’s work going forward.
The Administrative Report, which was also approved by members, showed a year of sustained and intensive work. Repubblika continued its activism in the fields of public policy, advocacy and strategic litigation, including ongoing cases related to magisterial inquiries, the misuse of voters’ data, Electrogas and Pilatus Bank – cases that go to the heart of accountability and the rule of law in Malta.
The Financial Report for 2025 also confirmed a significant improvement in the organisation’s financial position. Increased income – strengthened by strong member support and EU project funding – together with reduced expenditure resulted in a surplus for the first time after a year of deficit. Members emphasised the need to maintain long-term financial sustainability while continuing to expand the organisation’s work.
The meeting also highlighted Repubblika’s growing role at the European level, including its leadership of the STAKEHOLDERS project and participation in international networks addressing corruption, democratic resilience and civic participation.
All resolutions presented to the AGM were approved.
Repubblika closed the meeting by reaffirming its commitment to remain an independent civic voice in favour of stronger institutions, greater transparency and the effective protection of democratic values in Malta.