Renzi asks Muscat ‘to represent’ Italy on European Council
Italian Prime Minister stuck in Rome • asks Joseph Muscat to stand in for him during European Council talks on migration
EU to step up practical and financial assistance for refugee action
Prime Ministers and leaders of socialist and democrat parties from across Europe met today ahead of the European Council.
Greek MPs vote Yes for bailout deal

Greek bailout approved despite many Syriza MPs vote against bill amid violent Athens protests

Greek bailout approved despite many Syriza MPs vote against...

After bailout deal, Tsipras faces opposition at home

Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is facing open revolt from some of his own...

Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is facing open revolt from...

Tusk almost gave up hope on Greek deal: ‘Should we let it go?’ he asked

The EU summit met for a marathon 17 hours to hammer out a deal for Greece

The EU summit met for a marathon 17 hours to hammer out a...

'Greek tragedy not yet over' - Muscat tells parliament

Prime Minister briefs parliament on Greek deal: 'This tragey is not yet...

Prime Minister briefs parliament on Greek deal: 'This...

'Greek deal will damage Euro 'brand'' - Sant

Reacting to the latest developments on the issue in Brussels, Sant said that...

Reacting to the latest developments on the issue in...

Comodini Cachia highlights potential of blue and green tourism in Malta

MEP Therese comodini Cachia and marine biologist Alan Deidun promote potential of blue and green tourism in Malta at the European Parliament

MEP Therese comodini Cachia and marine biologist Alan...

[WATCH] Muscat 'fears Greece suffered humiliation: EU Summit wasn’t a pretty sight’

€50 billion asset fund to be held in Greece  • Greece agrees to no haircuts • Four laws on prior action to be passed in parliament by...

€50 billion asset fund to be held in Greece ...

Update 8 | It's official: a deal has been reached

Alexis Tsipras ‘given mental waterboarding’ over reform plans...

Alexis Tsipras ‘given mental waterboarding’...

German minister proposes ‘independent fund’ he chairs to take control of €50bn Greek assets

The Press Project reveals that the Luxembourg ‘Institution for Growth’ is chaired by German finance minister Wolfgang Schäuble – the...

The Press Project reveals that the Luxembourg...

Greece must legislate ‘six prior actions’ by Wednesday • 'Timeout' now an option

Draft document currently in leaders’ hands says that the Greek parliament must legislate on six prior actions by 15 July, after which Eurogroup ministers...

Draft document currently in leaders’ hands says that...

[WATCH] Tsipras wants 'honest compromise' • Muscat: 'First preference against Grexit'

‘First preference is for Greece to remain in Euro area but not at any cost,’ Prime Minister says • Alexis Tsipras: ‘We can reach an...

‘First preference is for Greece to remain in Euro...

Malta ready to support Greek bailout ‘if proper monitoring framework is in place’

Sunday’s European Council meeting cancelled as tough talks await the 19 euro area leaders this afternoon

Sunday’s European Council meeting cancelled as tough...

Greece proposed five-year ‘time out’ from Eurozone, Malta sceptical over bailout

Malta opposes bailout for Greeks, Germany and Finland opting to have country move out of Eurozone, political showdown could see Italy and France demand that...

Malta opposes bailout for Greeks, Germany and Finland...

Eurogroup shares ‘varying degrees of scepticism’ on Greek proposals

Finance Minister Edward Scicluna says Greece needs ‘special monitoring programme’ if bailout terms are accepted

Finance Minister Edward Scicluna says Greece needs...

Deputy prime minister sees Greek proposals as ‘solid basis for negotiations’

Louis Grech describes current problems faced by EU ‘as most delicate of times’ the integration process ever faced

Louis Grech describes current problems faced by EU...

Greek MPs back bailout plan

Greek parliament backs a government package of economic reforms aimed at ending the country's debt crisis and securing a new bailout

Greek parliament backs a government package of economic...

Tsakalotos expects ‘many’ of Greece’s demands to be accepted

Alexis Tsipras’s government to face vote in parliament later on tonight

Alexis Tsipras’s government to face vote in...

EU ministers fail to agree on relocation of 40,000 migrants from Greece, Italy

Despite stalemate reached on relocation of migrants, Home Affairs Minister Carmelo Abela says ‘one must note the progress registered’

Despite stalemate reached on relocation of migrants, Home...