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Over 1,000 call on MEPs to strike off Malta gas pipeline from EU funding
FOE Malta and Daphne Foundation file petition to European decision-makers not to include Melita-Transgas pipeline in list of projects eligible for EU funds.
Red bench by Dembska murder site in Sliema pays tribute to femicide victims
European Parliament president Roberta Metsola inaugurates memorial red bench for femicide victims at Paulina Dembska murder site in Sliema
Metsola in Malta makes pitch for participation in 2024 European elections
European Parliament president in Malta for high-level meeting with educators, civil society organisations, the diplomatic corps, religious and other leaders 
Malta MEPs split over Gaza resolution that does not call for unconditonal ceasefire
Labour MEPs vote against resolution because calls for ceasefire are only on condition of dismantling Hamas
Small islands cannot bear disproportionate burden on ETS tax – Cutajar
Labour MEP Josianne Cutajar pushes amendments to European Port Strategy to highlight connectivity between islands and mainland
Brussels proposal to ban trawling in marine protected areas, reversed by MEPs
WWF: European Parliament reverses course on ambitions for marine conservation
EWROPEJ DEBATES
[WATCH] MEPs talk defence, environment and interpreters shortage in KSU debate
MaltaToday and Lovin Malta team up with KSU for the first in a series of five #Ewropej2024 debates for this year’s European elections
[WATCH] Ewropej at MCAST: MEP candidates on Abela speech, climate, youths, and foreign workers
Labour candidate Thomas Bajada echoes Abela claims on Vitals inquiry
NEWS
Casa: EU cash to Egyptian ports cannot undermine member states ports like Malta

In letters to EBRD and EIB, Casa says financing of Egyptian port undermines ETS obligations now burdening Maltese transhipment port

In letters to EBRD and EIB, Casa says financing of Egyptian...

Washing machines lasting 5,000 cycles? MEPs ban greenwash claims

Products with misleading eco-labels and greenwashing now banned, ahead of new...

Products with misleading eco-labels and greenwashing now...

EU urged to ensure bigger slice of $22.6bn music streaming pie for artists

MEPs want EU law that forces just pay for artists, fair algorithms, even quotas from music streaming platforms

MEPs want EU law that forces just pay for artists, fair...

Ewropej media grants: raising awareness of the role and democratic values of the EP

What is Ewropej? Our reporting project on the European Parliament and the European elections in Malta

What is Ewropej? Our reporting project on the European...

MEPs seek unified EU voice for two-state solution for Palestine and end to Israeli attacks

Gaza debate in Brussels strove to find common voice amongst MEPs in providing unified EU response to call for an end to merciless Israeli bombing of Gaza strip

Gaza debate in Brussels strove to find common voice amongst...

Agius Saliba files EP complaint on press report of ‘partisan’ Metsola statement

Labour MEP alleges report on Metsola statements on University strike should not be covered by EU-funded project Ewropej

Labour MEP alleges report on Metsola statements on...

Trump’s return will mean ‘Europe on its own’, Belgian PM tells MEPs

Crucial year of elections: “If 2024 brings us ‘America first’ again, it will be more than ever ‘Europe on its own’”

Crucial year of elections: “If 2024 brings us...

Greenhouse gases from ACs: Europe earmarks 2050 total phase-out

European Parliament approves new rules that will minimise emissions from...

European Parliament approves new rules that will minimise...

Josianne Cutajar will not contest MEP election

Cutajar did not mention any reason behind her decision

Cutajar did not mention any reason behind her decision

Party machine faves and contractor’s partner inside Labour MEP line-up

The 2024 elections opens Labour’s MEP ranks to newcomers hungry for some 90,000 first-count votes last won by Miriam Dalli and Alfred Sant, while the PN...

The 2024 elections opens Labour’s MEP ranks to...

Over 100 milllion set to benefit from Disability Card Directive

“Bolstering disability and parking cards will enable people with...

“Bolstering disability and parking cards will enable...

Council president Charles Michel to run for MEP, triggering search for successor

Decision to run for MEP means that if elected, vacant EU Council presidency could be in the hands of Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán without...

Decision to run for MEP means that if elected, vacant EU...

Cassola requests Malta exoneration from emissions trading scheme in letter to Von der Leyen

The EU's Emissions Trading Scheme came into force on 1 January 2024 and will introduce higher costs related to maritime shipping 

The EU's Emissions Trading Scheme came into force on 1...

Labour MEP says European Commission should review ETS effects on Malta ports

Labour MEP Josianne Cutajar warns ETS tax on shipping entering Malta Freeport will lead to carbon leakage as business moves out to North African ports

Labour MEP Josianne Cutajar warns ETS tax on shipping...

YOUR VOTE COUNTS
[WATCH] Real stories of democracy: ‘Use your vote, or others will decide for you’
Watch the official video from the European Parliament kicking off the 2024 election campaign
Maltese voters have 39 candidates for Europe, 13 of which are independents
Maltese voters will select their next MEPs from the longest-ever list of candidates for the European Parliament