Kunsill Studenti Universitarji (KSU) published a statement on Thursday in which it apologised to Moviment Graffiti for events which took place on Wednesday during Freshers' Week at the University of Malta, in which Moviment Graffiti's stand was reportedly removed for displaying material relating to reproductive rights.

KSU had posted on social media on Wednesday explaining its decision, saying that it had made the decision "not to allow any abortion related entities to participate in Freshers' Week, no matter the stance of pro-life or pro-choice". It added that the event of Freshers' Week did not provide an adequate platform for such a discussion "to take place with the gravitas it deserves".

With its statement on Thursday, KSU said that the Life Network Foundation should also have been allowed at the event, and continued that neither censorship nor stigmatisation was ever the council's intention.

"We regret that our actions came across this way. In our pursuit of a genuine and well-meaning effort to ensure this debate takes place in a more serene environment where mature and civilised conversation could be fostered, an important discussion was stifled," the council said.

KSU said that the University campus should always be a forum for debate, and added that this is a value close to the council's heart which also drives their work and advocacy. It commented that "the anger generated by the events of this week shows that there must be a national discussion on the issue", and added that KSU will be proposing the start of a student assembly to student organisations on campus involving all interested students to debate and decide on an official position for the council to adopt moving forward.

KSU concluded that it intends to conclude this process by the end of the scholastic year.