German news agency Bild has uncovered allegations that Roberta Metsola plagiarised significant portions of her thesis. The University of Malta has launched an investigation, but the evidence is troubling.

The analysis quoted by the German agency reveals astounding similarities between Metsola’s work and the original sources she allegedly copied. These are just a few examples, and reports claim that a staggering 50% of her thesis may be plagiarised. Below is the document compiled by Professor Dr. Stefan Weber & Team. The left column displays excerpts from Metsola’s thesis, while the right shows the original content she is accused of copying.

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