MaltMUN 2026

Topic

Examining Chemical Proliferation: Reviewing the Regulation of Chemical Weapons amidst Increasing Numbers of State and Non-State Actors

About the committee

The regulation of chemical warfare poses a great struggle in times where potential threats not only arise from conflicts between state-actors but also an increasing number of non-state actors. While chemical warfare is already heavily regulated on an international level through agreements such as the Chemical Weapons Convention, a lack of transparency and accusations of state-funded use have shown the need for continued diplomatic efforts on further regulation, to ensure that the detrimental effects of chemical weapons can be limited. Increased military spending and a multitude of global conflicts are two of many hurdles delegates must examine to determine how to balance national sovereignty with the security risk that chemical weapons pose, especially when accountability and non-state actor funding are not often able to be determined.

Chairs

• Afnan Gnijiwah
• Aino Leena Bertram

Countries

Topic

Media Freedom in a Post-Truth Era: Balancing Autonomy, Integrity, and Pluralism

About the committee

A free, independent and plural media is a key part of any democratic society, informing the public and holding power to account. However, media systems are increasingly shaped by political influence, legal pressure, and the growing spread of disinformation. In a fragmented Europe, weaker coordination between states has made it harder to apply universally established protections, allowing for greater interference and state control of media systems. At the same time, a rise in misinformation has led to political apathy, a decline in public trust, and increased pressure on journalists, who are often facing both political and public attacks. This topic will aim to answer two important questions: How do we keep the media free and fair when governments or political actors try to influence it? And how can safeguards be upheld across Europe without undermining state sovereignty, while also preventing the spread of disinformation?

Chairs

• Mathea Martin
• Luis Javier Poza Domínguez

Countries

Topic

Countering Foreign Interference and Hybrid Threats

About the committee

In recent years, there has been an increase in social media channels and websites, utilised to produce foreign information manipulation and interference. A recent Eurobarometer study highlights that a high number of EU citizens agree, that defence and security should be placed as the Union's highest priority, including foreign interference and hybrid threats. Such interference destabilises national politics and the EU more broadly. Foreign interference in national elections leads to rising support for parties whose manifestos rest on dismantling the EU. While existing solutions discourage certain elements of foreign interference, more needs to be done to ensure maximum security from emerging hybrid threats. In the CoEU, Delegates will discuss what measures can be applied to counter these trends and develop modern solutions to stabilise European democracies.

Chairs

• Benjamin Bjørn Lebeck
• Mats Hagedorn

Countries

Topic

Addressing the Widening Development Gap Across Asia: Equity Versus Power in AIIB Funding Distribution

About the committee

Part of AIIB’s founding mission was counterbalancing the limited influence of Asian nations in ‘west-dominated’ organisations like the World Bank and IMF. Though it has succeeded in channeling funding to the continent, not every nation has seen its fair share. The funding pool has been dominated by larger, more economically advanced member countries with an insatiable demand for infrastructure development. These nations also have the largest voting power. Is the AIIB at risk of recreating the same structures it sought to dismantle? As the differing rates of adoption for climate transition and sustainable infrastructure becomes more apparent, how can AIIB position itself to optimise outcomes for all nations it serves in a rapidly changing global landscape.

Chairs

• Leonard Hohnschild
• Chibudom Ezedigboh

Countries

Topic

Democratic Backsliding and Electoral Integrity in the Americas

About the committee

Recent years have shown us that several countries in the Americas have been dealing with concerns over democratic erosion, such as judicial independence, restrictions on press freedom, political polarization, corruption, disputed elections, and attempts to undermine constitutional checks and balances. From Brazil to the United States to Peru to Venezuela to Argentina to Bolivia to El Salvador to Mexico, it seems that everyday people find different ways to suppress the will of the population through democratic backsliding. The core issue would be electoral integrity and how this committee can protect it without harming national sovereignty. Issues such as the role of courts in ensuring electoral fairness and high levels of corruption in administrations will form the backbone of this discussion. Delegates will have to bring their own national solutions on the table and seek to find a common ground.

Chairs

• Mihnea Pînzaru
• Michael Gatt

Countries

About the committee

Press Corps is the voice of MaltMUN 2026, shaping how the entire conference is seen (and remembered). Journalists operate on the frontlines, at the heart of every committee to ensure that no key moment goes unnoticed. From intense debates to unexpected crises, they report in real time, conduct interviews, host press conferences, and launch press releases; bringing the conference to life beyond the committee rooms. More than just observers, they are storytellers. As the most dynamic committee, Press Corps is essential for the conference: it ensures transparency, accountability, and creativity in every corner of MaltMUN 2026.

Chairs

• Matilde Minto
• Monika Bragado

Countries