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NGOs refute that migrant rescue groups are breaching international law

A joint statement by Italian and Maltese NGOs insisted that humanitarian and human rights obligations should take precedence over political considerations • The Democratic...

[WATCH] Updated | Lifeline standoff: Ship allowed to enter Maltese waters to shelter from bad weather

At least five EU member states - Malta, France, Italy, Portugal and Ireland - have publicly committed to take in the migrants as ship is allowed to enter Maltese waters to...

Miriam Dalli’s ambitious CO2 emissions cut proposal for new cars finds resistance

The Labour MEP is the lead rapporteur for the regulation proposed by the European Commission on setting emission performance standards for new passenger cars...

The Labour MEP is the lead rapporteur for the regulation...

Malta urged to do more on migrant integration by Council of Europe anti-racism body

Council of Europe's anti-racism commission says refugees in Malta remain the 'most vulnerable and marginalised group' as it urges country to adopt...

Council of Europe's anti-racism commission says...

[WATCH] Updated | Foreign minister says it is premature to comment as Italy's next government could up the stakes on migration

Italy could finally have a government next week and it will be a radical shake-up for Europe and Malta as Lega and Movimento Cinque Stelle reach an agreement...

Italy could finally have a government next week and it will...

Maltese MEPs nominate Bjorn Formosa for the European Citizens’ Prize

Maltese MEPs David Casa, Miriam Dalli, Roberta Metsola, Marlene Mizzi, and Francis Zammit Dimech joined forces and nominated ALS activist Bjorn Formosa...

Maltese MEPs David Casa, Miriam Dalli, Roberta...

Malta blocks EU plans for a digital tax on corporate turnover

A levy on corporate turnover, as proposed by the European Commission and...

A levy on corporate turnover, as proposed by the European...

Bee-harming pesticides banned across the EU

Friends of the Earth Malta commended the Maltese authority’s support for...

Friends of the Earth Malta commended the Maltese...

Updated | Maria Efimova’s release by Greek court was not based on concerns over rule of law

Official translation of a Greek court’s decision to reject Malta’s extradition request for Pilatus bank whistleblower Maria Efimova puts paid to...

Official translation of a Greek court’s decision to...

[WATCH] Alfred Sant sounds warning on EU tax harmonisation through the backdoor

Former Maltese prime minister Alfred Sant has warned of ‘tax populists’ using EU competition policy as an excuse to usher in tax harmonisation...

Former Maltese prime minister Alfred Sant has warned of...

After targeting Malta, Brussels now admits it is probing all member states over VAT on luxury yachts

After first targeting Malta, Cyprus and Greece over their VAT regime for luxury yachts, the European Commission has widened its investigation to...

After first targeting Malta, Cyprus and Greece over...

Council of Europe to send monitor on Caruana Galizia murder investigation

The Council of Europe has appointed a rapporteur to monitor the ongoing investigation of slain journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia and the rule of law in...

The Council of Europe has appointed a rapporteur to monitor...

Europeans perceive good equality of opportunity, but unsure about justice and political decisions

Most Europeans consider life to be generally fair, but have concerns over justice, political decisions and income inequality, a Special Eurobarometer survey...

Most Europeans consider life to be generally fair, but have...

Brussels scrutinising information from The Daphne Project

The European Commission will act on any new information that may be revealed by...

The European Commission will act on any new information...

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European Commission proposes new whistleblower protection rules

It said whistleblowers were essential because they help detect,...

It said whistleblowers were essential because they help...

Resolution on anti-Slapp legislation to be voted on today

MEP Roberta Metsola said that journalism was crucial for any democracy, and...

MEP Roberta Metsola said that journalism was crucial for...

MEPs ask for Commission reassessment of Secretary General appointment

Resolution appointed today requests reassessment of Martin Selmayr appointment...

Resolution appointed today requests reassessment of Martin...

Macron likens political divisions in Europe to civil war

During his first speech to the European Parliament, the French President...

During his first speech to the European Parliament, the...

External monitor for Caruana Galizia murder investigation on Council of Europe’s agenda

Günter Schirmer, head of the department of Legal Affairs and Human Rights, has confirmed that the election of a rapporteur is on the agenda of the next...

Günter Schirmer, head of the department of Legal...

Malta’s hourly labour cost lags behind eurozone average

If you thought Malta’s labour cost was high, think again because at...

If you thought Malta’s labour cost was high, think...