Government reluctance to standup to EU aviation fuel tax spells trouble for Malta – Peter Agius
Nationalist MEP candidate Peter Agius says combatting climate change at a European level should not create a competitive disadvantage to insulate countries like Malta
Police raid EPP Brussels headquarters in connection with bribery probe
The raid is connected to Mario Voigt, leader of Germany’s centre-right Christian Democrats, on suspicion of bribery in business dealings
Labour accuses Metsola of hypocrisy over silence on Greek sabotage of LIBE mission

Labour MEP Alex Agius Saliba accuses EP President of double standards over silence on Greek cancellation of LIBE visits on rule of law mission

Labour MEP Alex Agius Saliba accuses EP President of double...

EU Council scraps early dismissal of SLAPP in proposal on Daphne’s Law

Swedish presidency of European Council removes cross-broder cases and protection of right to know in draft proposal to draft approved by European Parliament

Swedish presidency of European Council removes cross-broder...

Delayed choice of EC head in Malta betrays political jockeying for influence

Lorenzo Vella will be next EC head of representation in Malta after selection process of over a year, MEP David Casa says process was rife with speculation of...

Lorenzo Vella will be next EC head of representation in...

Activists invite Maltese to participate in initiative to ban fur products across the EU

Fur Free Europe is a European Citizens’ Initiative that is calling the EU to ban fur farms and farmed fur products from the European market •...

Fur Free Europe is a European Citizens’ Initiative...

European Parliament bans sales of petrol and diesel cars from 2035

From 2035, all new cars that come on the market cannot emit any CO2

From 2035, all new cars that come on the market cannot emit...

Roberta Metsola urges EU Member States to send jets, long-range systems to Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is addressing the European Parliament this morning

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is addressing the...

[WATCH] Ukraine's Zelenskyy in Brussels to address European Parliament

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola said that this is a historic day for Europe

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola said that...

Migration: Malta among eight states calling for more fortification and deportation

Malta and seven other EU member states tell Council they want fortified border management and an increase rate of return for failed asylum seekers

Malta and seven other EU member states tell Council they...

Pay transparency rules a major victory for EU workers, says Cyrus Engerer

Pay transparency directive will give workers the right to request information on their individual pay level, as well as average pay levels broken down by gender

Pay transparency directive will give workers the right to...

Just 207 asylum seekers relocated under Solidarity Pact as voluntary scheme fails

Malta MEPs release statements demanding concrete measures for border states over failure of voluntary solidarity mechanism

Malta MEPs release statements demanding concrete measures...

Casa wants border fences to stop migrants from East, calls for support to Italy

Nationalist MEP David Casa joins Manfred Weber in support for Giorgia Meloni demand for NGO code of conduct for rescue or migrants

Nationalist MEP David Casa joins Manfred Weber in support...

Labour MEP tells Maltese parties to get their act in order ahead of political ads rules

Alex Agius Saliba has called for increased transparency in the use of personal data belonging to private citizens in the targeted ads that are used in...

Alex Agius Saliba has called for increased transparency in...

European Parliament lifts immunity of two MEPs over Qatargate corruption scandal

The European Parliament votes to lift immunity of two MEPs, paving way for Belgian prosecutors to widen Qatargate corruption probe

The European Parliament votes to lift immunity of two MEPs,...

Queen’s gambit: Roberta Metsola courted for European Commission president

As EPP boss flirts with European hard right in build-up to 2024 campaign, Roberta Metsola could be a compromise ‘lead candidate’ for a shot at...

As EPP boss flirts with European hard right in build-up to...

Dried sausage, pretzels, wine, and other diplomatic baubles among 142 gifts received by Metsola

Roberta Metsola declares 142 gifts in EP register, missing deadline by just one week

Roberta Metsola declares 142 gifts in EP register, missing...

Under Qatargate shadow, MEPs tell poorly attended House on need for stricter measures

One month after the allegations, MEPs took stock of developments and demanded concrete action to close loopholes

One month after the allegations, MEPs took stock of...

Ex-MEP charged over Qatargate corruption scandal cuts deal with Belgian prosecutors to tell all

Italian former MEP Pier Antonio Panzeri admits guilt in the Qatargate corruption scandal, agrees to tell all in exchange for reduced sentence in deal with...

Italian former MEP Pier Antonio Panzeri admits guilt in the...

European parliament agrees to ban plastic waste exports outside the EU

A report negotiated by Labour MEP Cyrus Engerer proposing a complete ban on plastic waste exports to third countries is supported by 93% of MEPs

A report negotiated by Labour MEP Cyrus Engerer proposing a...