Spring hunting case (2)

Arnold Cassola (February 1) knowingly chose once again to misinform readers about the European Commission's decision to refer the issue of spring hunting to the European Court of Justice (ECJ).

It is blatantly false to declare that Malta will incur fines or penalties if Malta loses the current case regarding spring hunting. The infringement case against Malta is being pursued by the European Commission under Article 226, which effectively means that Malta would not incur any fines or penalties, provided that it abides by the ECJ ruling. The European Commission's press release on the case makes it clear that the proceedings against Malta are Article 226 proceedings.

The government has repeatedly declared that it would abide by the ECJ's judgments on this case. Ironically, the headline of The Times on the same day his letter is published reads Malta Will Abide By EU Court's Decision.

Prof. Cassola is perpetrating a tall tale for cheap political gain.