EU imposes counter-tariffs on US goods in response to metal tariffs
European Commission announces counter-tariffs on €26 billion worth of American goods but says the EU remains open to discussions
Abela tells EU leaders Malta does not want to invest in lethal weapons
PM tells EU leaders each country should choose how to bolster its security and defence
EU leaders agree to strengthen European defence, Hungary opts out of Ukraine support

Malta agrees with EU re-armament programme and continued support for Ukraine after extraordinary leaders' summit in Brussels

Malta agrees with EU re-armament programme and continued...

‘It is about damn time’: EP President says Ukraine is fighting for Europe

Roberta Metsola says Europe needs to work in lockstep to whoever is fighting for common security and values

Roberta Metsola says Europe needs to work in lockstep to...

Agius Saliba slams removal of Maltese language course for EU institution employees

In a letter addressed to Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Ales Agius Saliba expresses concern after being informed that the Maltese course would...

In a letter addressed to Commission President Ursula von...

European Commission President announces €800 billion defence plan: ‘Europe is ready to step up’

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen unveils €800 billion plan to significantly increase defence spending across the European Union

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen unveils...

One dead, several injured after car drives into crown in Mannheim

Authorities say at least one person is confirmed dead and several injured after...

Authorities say at least one person is confirmed dead and...

'A coalition of the willing': European leaders agree on plan to end war, defend Ukraine

18 country leaders, mostly from Europe, and including Volodymyr Zelensky, will step up efforts in a ‘coalition of the willing’, which seeks to...

18 country leaders, mostly from Europe, and including...

Metsola warns Trump: EU will react ‘firmly and immediately’ to unjustified tariffs

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola warns US President Donald Trump the EU will react ‘firmly and immediately’ to unjustified barriers to...

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola warns US...

US President says 25% tariffs on EU will be announced soon

Donald Trump says European Union was created to ‘screw the United...

Donald Trump says European Union was created to...

German election: Last wake-up call or poisoned chalice?

With the CDU’s Friedrich Merz at the helm and the far right Alternative...

With the CDU’s Friedrich Merz at the helm and the far...

Friedrich Merz vows independence from Trump’s America in first speech

Germany’s chancellor-in-waiting says it is clear US is indifferent Europe’s fate • Merz warns Europe must trengthen its defenses and...

Germany’s chancellor-in-waiting says it is clear US...

Commission launches infringement procedures against Malta over directive delays

The European Commission has launched infringement procedures against Malta and several other member states for failing to transpose directives on company size...

The European Commission has launched infringement...

Russia launches major Christmas Day attack on Ukraine’s energy system

Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemns attack as ‘inhuman’

Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemns attack as ‘inhuman’

French government collapses as PM loses no-confidence vote

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier is ousted after losing a no-confidence...

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier is ousted after losing...

Malta’s Budget plan considered ‘not fully in line’ with EU advice due to energy subsidies

European Commission deems Malta’s Draft Budgetary Plan to be “not fully in line” with its recommendations since the government will not phase...

European Commission deems Malta’s Draft Budgetary...

German coalition government collapses, early election expected in March

Europe’s largest economy is in political chaos after German Chancellor Olaf Scholz fired his finance minister, who leads the liberal partners in a...

Europe’s largest economy is in political chaos...

Spain floods: Death toll passes 150 as more bad weather prompts storm alerts in the north

Death toll in Spain expected to rise beyond 150 as some areas remain inaccessible to rescuers

Death toll in Spain expected to rise beyond 150 as some...

Malta joins EU push for faster deportations of migrants using return hubs

Robert Abela endorses call for “innovative solutions” as Italy starts transporting migrants to Albanian return hubs

Robert Abela endorses call for “innovative...

EU Court finds Malta in breach of its wastewater treatment obligations

Malta failed to fulfil its obligations under Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive on the date of expiry of the period laid down in the Commission’s...

Malta failed to fulfil its obligations under Urban...