‘Trust Has Been Damaged, Rebuilding It Will Take Time’, Say MEIA
The Malta Entertainment and Arts Association (MEIA) has issued a statement following Culture Minister Malcolm Paul Agius Galea’s statement following his recent comments.
‘MEIA has formally been informed that there will be no resignation or reassignment of the Minister. We know this decision will disappoint many who supported the letter, and we want to be transparent with our community about the position communicated to us’, explained MEIA.
‘More than 3,300 creative professionals and 55 organisations stood together for the respect our artistic and cultural community deserves,’ they continued.
‘Our position on the seriousness of the Minister’s remarks and the loss of trust across the sector remains unchanged. However, the decision on his position is beyond our control.’
‘Our responsibility now is to ensure that the concerns behind the open letter remain central to our engagement with the Ministry. Given the decision communicated to us, we are ready to pursue a constructive way forward, while continuing to represent the sector independently and stand firmly by the concerns raised.’
‘Trust has been damaged, and rebuilding it will take time. The willingness expressed by the Minister must now be reflected in consistent action, better dialogue and tangible progress for the sector.’
