Malta
| Implementation of Directive 2020/1828 |
| Implementing act |
The Directive was transposed by Act No. XVII of 2023 on representative actions to protect the collective interests of consumers and enforcing other consequential changes; the Act entered into force on 25th June 2023. |
| Type of procedure and model |
Class action; opt-in model |
| Qualified entity to bring an action |
An organization or public body representing consumer interests, approved by the Consumer Council (which, however, is not currently functioning in practice). |
| Facilities for consumers |
The court decision issued at the certification stage must be published in the media so that any potential member of the group can express their willingness to participate in the proceedings within 5 months. |
| Other comments |
Jurisdiction over class actions lies with civil courts – commercial divisions. |
Update: February/March 2025
