Francesca Camilleri Vettiger
Francesca Camilleri Vettiger | |
|---|---|
in 2026 | |
| Born | Francesca Camilleri |
| Education | University of Malta, Utrecht University and the University of London |
| Occupation | diplomat |
| Known for | ambassador |
| Spouse | Mr Vettiger |
| Relatives | Clint Camilleri (brother) |
Francesca Camilleri Vettiger (born ~1989–1991) is a Maltese diplomat, Permanent Representative of Malta to the Council of Europe since 19 June 2023.[1]
Early life and education
Francesca Camilleri is the sister of Gozo Minister Clint Camilleri.[2] Around 2020 she married Mr Vettiger, a Swiss citizen from Basel.[2]
Francesca Camilleri obtained a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), a Diploma of Notary Public, and a Doctor of Laws (LL.D.) in May 2015[3] from the University of Malta.[1] During her master's, she was a trainee at the law firm Pisco Partners.[4] In the following years she also earned a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in International Human Rights Law from Utrecht University and a Master of Science (MSc) in Global Health Policy from the University of London.[1]
Diplomatic career
Upon graduation in 2015, Francesca Camilleri joined the cabinet of Malta's deputy prime minister Louis Grech. The following year, Camilleri joined Malta's diplomatic service, benefiting from a rapid career. In 2016 she was posted to Geneva as Senior Policy Officer to represent Malta at the World Trade Organization, chairing the EU Coordination Meetings during Malta's Presidency of the Council of the European Union (January–June 2017).
In 2019 Camilleri returned to Malta's Foreign Ministry as Coordinator for International Human Rights Law matters.[4] She was rapidly posted to Strasbourg at the Permanent Representation of Malta to the Council of Europe, first as a Counsellor in April 2019, then as Deputy Permanent Representative (a senior diplomatic posting) from September 2020.[4][5]
Permanent representative to the Council of Europe
In June 2023, while in her early 30s, Camilleri was appointed Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Malta to the Council of Europe, based in Strasbourg.[1] At the time of her appointment, the press reported of complaints of senior diplomats about “nepotism” on the part of Foreign Minister Ian Borg.[2]
During Malta's Presidency of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe (May–November 2025), she served as President of the Committee of Ministers’ Deputies, chairing meetings of permanent representatives.[6] Some of these meetings focused on thematic issues, including gender stereotypes and gender‑based violence.[7]
Under her leadership in Strasbourg, Malta has undertaken initiatives including signing voluntary contributions to support Council of Europe regional programmes and ratifying Council of Europe conventions including the Landscape Convention.[8][9]
As Permanent Representative, Camilleri has represented Malta at international forums, including addressing the Caux Democracy Forum in July 2025 on the defence of democratic values and human rights.[10]
Ambassador to Austria and Permanent Representative to the OSCE
In February 2026, Camilleri was appointed as Ambassador of Malta to Austria and Permanent Representative of Malta to the OSCE, United Nations, and other organisations in Vienna.[11]
References
- ^ a b c d "The Permanent Representative – Missions Malta". Missions Malta – Ministry for Foreign and European Affairs. Retrieved 14 February 2026.
- ^ a b c The Shift News, 15 June 2023
- ^ University of Malta thesis repository
- ^ a b c LinkedIn - Experience
- ^ "Speakers – OHTE Annual Conference 2025". Retrieved 14 February 2026.
- ^ "Malta hosts the 1539th meeting of the Council of Europe's Committee of Ministers' Deputies". Government of Malta. Retrieved 14 February 2026.
- ^ "Malta appeals for stronger action against gender stereotypes at the Council of Europe". Government of Malta. Retrieved 14 February 2026.
- ^ "Malta makes a voluntary contribution to the Council of Europe". Missions Malta – Ministry for Foreign and European Affairs. Retrieved 14 February 2026.
- ^ "Malta ratifies Council of Europe Landscape Convention". Council of Europe. Retrieved 14 February 2026.
- ^ "Renewing Democracy: Malta at Caux Democracy Forum". Malta CoE. Retrieved 14 February 2026.
- ^ Maltese Herald; LinkedIn