
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 European Parliament is not responsible for any use that may be made of the information these articles contain.







MEPs hear NGOs on Hungarian state of rule of law and attack on minority rights
MEPs on rule of law missino to Hungary, long accused of deterioration in rule of law and attack on minority rights
MEPs on rule of law missino to Hungary, long accused of...

Socialist MEPs talk environment, youth and the digital transition during Malta conference
The citizens event saw several youth stakehodlers voice their opinions and proposals on the future of Europe
The citizens event saw several youth stakehodlers voice...

MEPs ask for part of Frontex budget to be frozen over lack of rights monitoring system
Frontex suffering from unresolved issues in operations in fighting illegal immigration and cross-border crime
Frontex suffering from unresolved issues in operations in...

Push to hydrogen intensifies with MEP vote on which energy projects get EU cash
MEPs want EU money to go to projects that repurpose existing natural gas infrastructure for hydrogen transport or storage
MEPs want EU money to go to projects that repurpose...

Malta is exploring free public transport for all by 2030, Minister tells European socialists
Aaron Farrugia talks public transport and green public procurement in a working group organised by S&D
Aaron Farrugia talks public transport and green public...

After COVID’s devastating effect on arts, MEPs propose minimum working conditions for artists
MEPs want European Commission to create a “European Status of the Artist” setting out a common framework for working conditions and...
MEPs want European Commission to create a...

Cyrus Engerer appointed EU Rapporteur on climate change legislation
Maltese MEP will be negotiating emissions trading scheme allowances, as part of...
Maltese MEP will be negotiating emissions trading scheme...

Sant dubs Afghanistan ‘a second Vietnam’ but warns against calls for EU defence union
Difficult rapprochement for West, says Sant: ‘Vietnamese communists were always inspired by emancipation… Afghan leadership locked into...
Difficult rapprochement for West, says Sant:...

Classical music from young musicians’ ensemble Tektek Nota! in Valletta
Tnax-Il Stilla will consist of a mix of 12 well-known, uncharted or lesser-known classical composers hailing from different countries within the European Union
Tnax-Il Stilla will consist of a mix of 12 well-known,...

MEP Alex Agius Saliba welcomes harmonisation of electronic device chargers
Within two years' time, all manufacturers will be required to utilise a USB-C charging point
Within two years' time, all manufacturers will be...

Metsola could be the woman to break another glass ceiling in Brussels
Roberta Metsola is on the cusp of clinching one of the EU’s three...
Roberta Metsola is on the cusp of clinching one of the...

Socialist MEPs to meet in Malta for first meeting outside Brussels since pandemic
This is the first meeting outside Brussels and Strasbourg since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the world, and will take place between the 27-30 September
This is the first meeting outside Brussels and Strasbourg...

MEPs want EU laws to recognised gender-based violence as a crime
Parliament calls for online and offline gender-based violence to be treated as...
Parliament calls for online and offline gender-based...

EU states told to enact laws protecting journalists, Casa: Time for action
European Commission presents irst-ever Recommendation to strengthen the safety of journalists and other media professionals
European Commission presents irst-ever Recommendation...