The articles hereunder form part of a content series called Ewropej. This is a multi-newsroom initiative part-funded by the European Parliament to bring the work of the EP closer to the citizens of Malta and keep them informed about matters that affect their daily lives. These articles reflect only the authors’ views. The action was co-financed by the European Union in the frame of the European Parliament's grant programme in the field of communication. The European Parliament was not involved in its preparation and is, in no case, responsible for or bound by the information or opinions expressed in the context of this action. In accordance with applicable law, the authors, interviewed people, publishers or programme broadcasters are solely responsible. The European Parliament can also not be held liable for direct or indirect damage that may result from the implementation of the action.

Police yet to act on Keith Schembri’s Official Secrets’ breach complaint – David Casa

Casa tells EC president that prescription period on criminal complaint for breach of the Official Secrets and Security Services Acts, risks allowing former chief of staff...

Arnold Cassola unveils European election campaign endorsed by 10 personalities

Arnold Cassola bags endorsements from 10 personalities as he launches his European election campaign as an independent candidate

[WATCH] EU enlargement in 2004 meant renewal, pride and unity – Roberta Metsola

Metsola addresses MEPs in celebration of 20th anniversary since 2004 enlargement, with former PM Lawrence Gonzi in attendance

MEPs expand EU member state powers on cross-border investigation of traffic offences

On request of any EU member state in which a traffic offence occurs, the offender’s EU country of residence can take over the collection of road traffic fines of...

Historian-blogger Simon Mercieca to contest for MEP with former Abba candidates

Simon Mercieca has former European Commissioner John Dalli, who resigned in 2012 in the wake of the snus tobacco scandal, sign his nomination for the European Parliament elections

Voting documents for June elections to start being delivered by police

Police officers will start delivering voting documents door-to-door accompanied by representatives of the political parties

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

EU citizens can take legal action on air pollution in deal reached with Council

MEPs vote on rules allowing citizens to receive compensation if their health has been damaged

MEPs vote on rules allowing citizens to receive...

EP Malta office wants BA to repeal rules on European Parliament, Roberta Metsola

European Parliament Office in Malta says wording of directive on EP, Metsola reportage ‘makes a level playing field impossible’

European Parliament Office in Malta says wording of...

Overwhelming MEPs’ vote for EU to leave climate-wrecking Energy Charter Treaty

Energy Charter Treaty gave fossil fuel industry the right to governments for billions over climate policies that resulted in loss of profits

Energy Charter Treaty gave fossil fuel industry the right...

[WATCH] Muscat toys with electorate over MEP bid by not ruling out candidature

Former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat refuses to give straight answer on whether he will be contesting the European Parliament elections

Former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat refuses to give...

MEPs approve EU rules on debt and deficit targets for member states

If a country’s deficit is above 3% of GDP, it would have to be reduced...

If a country’s deficit is above 3% of GDP, it would...

EU gets greater powers in fight against human trafficking and protection of victims

Green light to revise EU rules to expand powers to fight human trafficking and protect victims

Green light to revise EU rules to expand powers to fight...

MEP committee paves way for plenary vote on ethics body, but EPP votes against

European Ethics Body will update and interpret common minimum standards for ethical conduct, and publish reports on how these standards have been reflected in...

European Ethics Body will update and interpret common...

Far-right Imperium Europa official: ‘Hitler did some good things’

Imperium Europa official for Europe brushes off Nazi Holocaust and praises...

Imperium Europa official for Europe brushes off Nazi...

European and local election candidate nominations open on 25 April

Candidates who want to contest the EP election or vie for a local council seat...

Candidates who want to contest the EP election or vie for a...

PN, EP slam BA rules demanding cautious reporting on European Parliament and Roberta Metsola

Broadcasting Authority warns any reporting or any information from the European Parliament, or any report which has to do with the President of the European...

Broadcasting Authority warns any reporting or any...

[WATCH] Labour candidate draws ire of audience at Vittmi Tal-Kostruzzjoni debate

PL candidate for MEP, and GWU metalworkers unionist Jesmond Marshall, draws fire on to himself by telling audience not to ‘politicise’ construction...

PL candidate for MEP, and GWU metalworkers unionist Jesmond...

Abba leader will not participate in BA debates without equal time allotment

Ivan Grech Mintoff, leader of Christian-conservative party Abba, wants to have as much time allocated to his party as the PL and PN

Ivan Grech Mintoff, leader of Christian-conservative party...

Companies avoid employing disabled workers with €10,000 'fee', says PL candidate

Labour candidate Steve Ellul proposes legal amendments to ensure more people with disabilities can enter labour force

Labour candidate Steve Ellul proposes legal amendments to...

Sant: Abortion is fundamental human right, but Charter enshrinement a political gimmick

Labour MEP Alfred Sant abstained on resolution to enshrine abortion in EU Charter because healthcare right must be introduced without pressure from EU...

Labour MEP Alfred Sant abstained on resolution to enshrine...

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