The Malta Entertainment Industry and Arts Association (MEIA) has reiterated its call for the removal of all event restrictions and ongoing discrimination against the industry. 

This call comes after emerging photos of both political events organised by the Nationalist and Labour Party earlier this morning, showing a significant number of people crowded and standing. 

Earlier this week the MEIA had already issued a statement calling for the removal of restrictions. 

“The illogical reasoning of the current restrictions in view of Malta’s vaccine booster uptake, contrasting with other countries and decisions to remove restrictions cannot be overlooked anymore,” the association said. 

MEIA added that “Mass political rallies and emerging photos of political organised events, unfortunately continue to confirm that there is a two weights two measures policy when it comes to our industry.” 

Standing mass gathering events are still not allowed and vaccinations are still mandatory for mass gathering. 

“These irregularities further expose the fact that there is no level playing field which continue to result in ongoing financial difficulties for the private sector. We therefore reiterate our call for all restrictions to be lifted with immediate effect,” the association said.