Commissioner Borg debates Europe with Maltese citizens

The debate on the future of Europe is coming to Malta tomorrow, 7 November 2013. Commissioner Tonio Borg will be holding a Citizens' Dialogue at Hotel Phoenicia, Floriana, including Members of the European Parliament, NGO representatives, mayors, local councillors, and students.

"After almost 10 years of EU membership, the Maltese have a lot to say to the EU about its future", said Commissioner Borg, EU Commissioner for Health. "Whilst I am encouraged to see that Maltese people appreciate their place in the EU, I am aware that they have concerns in areas such as migration and the future of the EU.  Tomorrow's Dialogue is a chance to listen to people's views and expectations on European policy issues."

This Citizens' Dialogue in Malta forms part of an event series which has continued throughout 2013, the European Year of Citizens. Smaller debates have already taken place across Malta and Gozo in the past weeks. These were held in partnership with the Malta-EU Steering and Action Committee (MEUSAC).

The Dialogue will be moderated by Herman Grech (Head of Media, Times of Malta) and will cover areas such as citizens' rights and the future of Europe.

The debate will take place on 7 November from 17:00 to 19:00 at Hotel Phoenicia in Floriana. Mr Martin Bugelli, Head of the European Commission Representation in Malta, and Dr Peter Agius, Head of the European Parliament Information Office in Malta, will complete the panel.

The debate can be followed live via web stream. Citizens from all over Europe can also participate via Twitter by using the hashtag #EUDeb8.