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Vast majority of Maltese expect standard of living to worsen: Eurobarometer
Eurobarometer survey shows 85% of Maltese citizens believe their standard of living will take a turn to the worse in the 2024
Matteo Salvini targets Metsola as far-right fires early salvo in European election campaign
Italy’s Matteo Salvini accuses Roberta Metsola of wanting ‘messy’ political arrangement that includes socialists and greens to side-line far-right
European Commission tells Malta to investigate collusive food prices locally
It is Malta that should be investigating collusive pricing in the distribution sector, the European Commission says in letter to MEP candidate
European Parliament, Council reach agreement on anti-SLAPP directive
The new law will seek to protect individuals working on matters of public interest, such as basic rights, actions of public officials, or allegations of corruption
EU told to oblige streaming platforms to revise pre-digital royalty rates
MEPs want regulation that obliges dominant streaming platforms to make their algorithms transparent and help musicians afford adecent living
Alfred Sant calls for European policy in favour of a two-state solution
Labour MEP says European Union should follow the line taken by UN Secretary General Guterres which takes into account the full context of the experience of the Palestinian people...
European elections will pitch populism versus pro-European narrative, says Metsola

EP President says getting the vote out in 2024 European elections very crucial in countering populist, black-and-white narratives

EP President says getting the vote out in 2024 European...

'The young gun': Metsola makes it to Politico’s Class of 2024

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola listed among the 28 most powerful...

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola listed among...

Malta in phalanx of EU states resisting ‘rape’ definition in gender violence law

Defining rape in EU gender-based violence law would close loophole that questions rape victims’ behaviour – but Malta among 17 EU states...

Defining rape in EU gender-based violence law would close...

Packaging recycling rules: Casa breaks ranks with EPP and votes against

New rules yet to be negotiated with EU governments aim at 90% waste separation target for packaging waste

New rules yet to be negotiated with EU governments aim at...

Casa breaks ranks with EPP on pesticide ban that fails to pass muster

EPP amendments to pesticide ban proposal lead to rejection of ambitious 50% cut...

EPP amendments to pesticide ban proposal lead to rejection...

Engerer calls for Malta to take Council lead for rape definition in gender violence law

‘Istanbul Convention did not save Bernice Cassar’ says Labour MEP Cyrus Engerer on need to institute culture of reform to reflect spirit of...

‘Istanbul Convention did not save Bernice...

‘This war should be the last’, Borrell tells MEPs on Gaza humanitarian crisis

EU foreign minister Josep Borell: “This war should be the last by finding the means to finally put in place the two-state solution”

EU foreign minister Josep Borell: “This war should be...

Casa resolution for €20 billion to fight child poverty receives Parliament backing

MEPs adopt resolution calling for increased funding to combat child poverty

MEPs adopt resolution calling for increased funding to...

Greens do not back industry law for net-zero manufacturing valleys

MEPs adopt position on law intended to bolster Europe’s...

MEPs adopt position on law intended to bolster...

Engerer report on primacy of EU law receives overwhelming cross-party support

Engerer report on EU functioning approved by 70% of European Parliament: “I will continue to push forward our conviction in the European...

Engerer report on EU functioning approved by 70% of...

MEPs push for stricter fines for shipowners over illegal sewage and garbage discharge

Proposed rules will make member states step up and protect European seas from the harmful effects of ships illegally dumping waste

Proposed rules will make member states step up and...

In meeting with Gazan families, Metsola conveys sorrow for devastating loss of children

Palestinian ambassador to Malta and Palestinian Mission to EU commend Metsola over commitment for international peace conference

Palestinian ambassador to Malta and Palestinian Mission to...

Internet providers must detect child sex abuse risk under pain of EU fines

MEPs push draft law that will force internet providers to assess any risk of their services being misused online for child sex abuse

MEPs push draft law that will force internet providers to...

For electric cars, solar panels and smartphones, EU needs raw materials deal

EU seeks long-term agreements on critical raw materials for its electric cars, solar panels and smartphones

EU seeks long-term agreements on critical raw materials for...

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