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Labour fields nine MEP candidates and Joseph Muscat is not one of them
The nine Labour Party candidates who will be contesting the European election on 8 June submitted their nominations together in a collective show of force
KM Malta Airlines announces extra flights, special fares for 8 June elections
Eligible voters living abroad can fly back to Malta on a €90 return ticket offered by KM Malta Airlines to come and vote in the European and local council elections
Seven candidates submit their nominations for the European Parliament elections
David Casa, Simon Mercieca, James Ryder and a surprise nomination from Adrian Zammit on first day allocated for candidate submissions
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...

On request of any EU member state in which a...

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...

Simon Mercieca has former European Commissioner John Dalli,...

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

Police officers will start delivering voting documents...

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...

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