There is the Code of Conduct which he was bound to follow rigorously when he joined the elite but servant position at one of the top posts in the EU structures.

His statement that he “felt no need to report anything” or even worse, declare that “EU should tell him if by not informing them he did something criminal” is sheer arrogance and disrespect to the institution / Commission itself that he was bound to serve and protect.

At least, if he had not respect to adhere to the Code of Conduct, he should respect the 500 million plus of the people in EU.

It is a real case of shame on Mr Dalli.

Incidentally, does the European Commissioner’s Code of Conduct say anything about engagement in political activity of a member state?

John Dalli tells us that he has the trust of the Prime Minister and he will therefore stay put in his current post.

This is most unusual. It is not for Dalli to say who or who does not have the PM’s trust. It is for the PM himself.

Besides no one believes that Dalli did not, as a minimum, act unethically when he was Commissioner. (There are many who believe that he also committed illegal acts, even if there is not enough evidence to prove it.) No one, except for Saviour Balzan, believes or trusts Dalli.

On the other hand, the Prime Minister has the trust of at least of half the population.

I reiterate therefore it is for the PM to declare clearly and unequivocally whether he has confidence in Dalli. If, as is most likely, he does not have confidence in Dalli, then he is duty-bound to have him removed.

The declarations made by Dalli suggest that it is he who is in control and not the PM, at least on certain matters.