European Commission v Republic of Malta Country/Territory European Union Type of court International court Date Jun 21, 2018 Source UNEP, InforMEA Court name European Court of Justice Seat of court Luxembourg Judge L. Bay Larsen, J. Malenovský, M. Safjan, D. Šváby, M. Vilaras Reference number C-557/15 Language English Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Protected plant species Protection of species Protected animal species Protected fish species Abstract The Republic of Malta has violated obligations in context of Directive 2009/147/EC on the Conservation of Wild Birds, by issueing a deviating regulation that allows the live trap seven species of wild finches. Full text C-557_15.pdf