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Controversial Malta plan mooted ‘legal way’ of pushing back migrants

Maltese presidency of EU suggested suspending key humanitarian principle of ‘non-refoulement’, which prohibits States from sending back refugees fleeing persecution

[WATCH] EU states and Commission agree: Turkey migration deal not applicable in Libya

The European Commissioner for Migration says that until there is greater stability in Libya, it would be impossible for the EU to finalise a deal aimed at stemming the flow of...

Activists start long march from Berlin to Aleppo

'It’s time to act. We can’t sit in front of our laptops and do...

'It’s time to act. We can’t sit in front of...

[WATCH] Money laundering and European prosecutor's office among priorities of Justice Council presidency

Justice minister Owen Bonnici meets counterparts from Luxembourg and the Netherlands for informal talks ahead of presidency

Justice minister Owen Bonnici meets counterparts from...

Brussels proposes zero VAT on €10,000 sales between businesses

Sales between businesses of more than €10,000 could be invoiced free of...

Sales between businesses of more than €10,000 could be...

Updated | Scotland wants EU market access, proposes second UK independence referendum

Scotland wants to maintain access to the European Union’s single market after the UK leaves the bloc, and suggests among other proposals to hold a second...

Scotland wants to maintain access to the European...

Apple has argued that the European Commission ignored tax experts and corporate...

Apple has argued that the European Commission ignored tax...

Five Star Movement strips Rome mayor of 'important decisions'

Beppe Grillo’s populist party acts swiftly by stripping Rome mayor...

Beppe Grillo’s populist party acts swiftly by...

President invites Pope Francis to visit Malta during EU presidency

Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca has invited the Pontiff to visit Malta during the...

Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca has invited the Pontiff to visit...

EU citizens mostly petition parliament on environment, justice matters

Citizens turn to the European Parliament’s petition committee to voice their concerns on matters relating to the environment, justice, internal market,...

Citizens turn to the European Parliament’s petition...

Three suspects arraigned before judges in relation to Nice attack

Three men suspected of having played a role in supplying arms to the assailant...

Three men suspected of having played a role in supplying...

Migration and central Mediterranean focus of EU leaders’ summit

The heads of government of the 28 EU member states agree to shift their focus...

The heads of government of the 28 EU member states agree to...

EU survey: 42% expect income in Malta to rise in 2017

The Maltese are the most optimistic within the eurozone with regard to the...

The Maltese are the most optimistic within the eurozone...

European Union leaders agreed on their plan for Brexit negotiations, pledging to move swiftly and to ensure Britain does not 'cherry pick a sweet deal'

European Union leaders agreed on their plan for Brexit...

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[WATCH] EU-Turkey agreement to be replicated in Mediterranean – Joseph Muscat

Maltese Prime Minister Joseph Muscat says that the EU will focus on the central Mediterranean in the next leaders' summit to be held in Malta in February...

Maltese Prime Minister Joseph Muscat says that the EU will...

Denmark to forge new security ties with EU after leaving Europol in May 2017

Meeting between Denmark and the presidents of the European Council and the European Commission lays ground for future co-operation as Denmark prepares to leave...

Meeting between Denmark and the presidents of the European...

EU, IOM launch joint initiative for migrant protection, reintegration in Africa

International Organisation for Migration teams up with European Union to improve data collection whilst launching awareness campaigns amongst asylum-seekers on...

International Organisation for Migration teams up with...

[WATCH] European Council summit to discuss Brexit negotiations, without UK

British Prime Minister Theresa May will not be attending a working dinner with other heads of states of the EU member states who will be discussing how to ease...

British Prime Minister Theresa May will not be attending a...

[WATCH] Muscat confident Malta's close relationship with Italy to continue under Paolo Gentiloni

Maltese Prime Minister says Malta's close relationship with Italy will continue under Paolo Gentiloni's premiership

Maltese Prime Minister says Malta's close relationship...

Migration, security focus of last EU Council summit before Maltese presidency

The heads of state or government of the 27 EU member states are meeting in Brussels today to discuss migration, security and relations with the Ukraine and...

The heads of state or government of the 27 EU member states...