Prime Minister Robert Abela once again demonstrated his growing stature on the European stage during the MED9 Summit in Slovenia, where he championed Malta’s role as a key voice for cooperation, sustainability, and competitiveness in the Mediterranean. His participation reaffirmed Malta’s standing at the centre of the European Union’s agenda. The determination, dexterity, and leadership […] Prime Minister Robert Abela once again demonstrated his growing stature on the European stage during the MED9 Summit in Slovenia, where he championed Malta’s role as a key voice for cooperation, sustainability, and competitiveness in the Mediterranean. His...

The European Commission is launching a new video game to raise awareness on antimicrobial resistance. Calling all young heroes! The European Union has taken a bold step in the fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR) with a new, free online game titled ‘Beat the Bug’,that will launch on 2nd November. Developed on the popular Fortnite Creative platform, the game...

MEP Daniel Attard (S&D) proposes EU-funded upskilling, reskilling, and digilitisation initiative for tourism. Maltese Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Daniel Attard has presented a pilot project proposal to the European Parliament’s Transport and Tourism Committee (TRAN), of which he is a member, aimed at upskilling and reskilling the tourism workforce across the...

MEP Thomas Bajada (S&D) has submitted a parliamentary question to the European Commission on three crucial points. Maltese Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Thomas Bajada (S&D) has called for a coordinated and effective response from the EU in the face of the ongoing mpox outbreak, particularly in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). In a parliamentary question...

A spotlight on the need for more Maltese interpreters in the EU. Officially, the European Parliament gives all MEPs the right to speak in any of the 24 official EU languages. EU law mandates that instant interpretation must be provided in all official languages, including Maltese, to ensure that all EU citizens and their elected...

“I wanted to make Julie’s silence as loud as possible.” Leonardo van Dijl’s critically acclaimed film, Julie Keeps Quiet, delves deep into the complex world of teenage athletes and the devastating impact of sexual abuse. The story revolves around Julie, a promising young tennis player at a prestigious academy. When...

Our future should leave no one behind, no matter their age, and Glenn Micallef is at pole position to start the first steps towards this ambition. Recently, I witnessed an encounter in a trendy café that got me thinking about intergenerational fairness. Two elderly customers walked in, clearly unfamiliar with the space, and hesitantly approached the counter. The menu — filled with modern offerings like “pumpkin...

The primary role of the European Parliament's interparliamentary delegations is to foster relationships and promote European interests around the globe. Four of the six Maltese MEPs have been appointed to serve on key European Parliament interparliamentary delegations for the 10th term.Alex Agius Saliba (S&D) will be part of the Delegation to the Euro-Latin American Parliamentary Assembly, Daniel Attard (S&D)...

European Commission Chief allocates Intergenerational Fairness, Culture, Youth, and Sport portfolio to Malta’s nominee. “Intergenerational fairness is a cross cutting topic. It affects all of us – and especially young people. It is about the right balance in a society. And I have entrusted Glenn (Micallef) to watch over it,” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told the...

MEPs gather in Strasbourg next week for their first plenary session after the summer recess. Following the inaugural plenary session of the newly elected European Parliament in July, newly-elected and returning MEPs will gather in Strasbourg from Monday till Thursday for their first post-summer plenary. Their agenda will mainly focus on European...

The situation has drawn attention to the limitations of the European Parliament’s transparency rules. Roberta Metsola, the President of the European Parliament, has long positioned herself as a staunch advocate for transparency and integrity, especially in the wake of the 2022 Qatargate scandal. In an effort to combat corruption, Metsola spearheaded a new ethics code...

I am sure that our Labour MEPs elected last June will continue where the previous ones left off. Does anyone of you out there recall how, not long ago, MEP Alex Agius Saliba was nominated for the ‘Youth Champion of the Mandate’ prize, which rewards MEPs for the work they have performed throughout the last five years? That wasn’t a one-off achievement, mind you....