In 2017 | The EU at a crossroads, paying the price for its speedy enlargement
At a time of economic and social turbulence, the EU is paying the price for having enlarged and deepened its structures too fast, too soon
EU referendum plan re-emerges in Iceland
EU referendum emerges as an important factor in ongoing negotiations in Iceland to form a new coalition government 
[WATCH] Deputy PM on 'the perfect storm': Malta’s EU presidency faces tough challenges

Malta’s Deputy Prime Minister Louis Grech says the country has identified six core priorities that it will be placing at the top of the agenda of the...

Malta’s Deputy Prime Minister Louis Grech says the...

Merkel to stand for fourth term as German chancellor

Angela Merkel set to confirm tonight that she will seek a fourth term in office...

Angela Merkel set to confirm tonight that she will seek a...

Carmelo Abela stresses need for permanent relocation mechanism to alleviate migratory pressure

Home Affairs Minister Carmelo Abela tells EU ministers that the upcoming Maltese Presidency of the Council of the EU would prioritise the EU’s work on...

Home Affairs Minister Carmelo Abela tells EU ministers that...

European Commission closes infringement proceeding against Malta

infringement proceeding was openend in 2012 after EU citizens living in...

infringement proceeding was openend in 2012 after EU...

French PM admits Le Pen could win presidential election

French Prime Minister Manuel Valls admits that National Front leader Marine Le...

French Prime Minister Manuel Valls admits that National...

European Commission chief hails Malta 'well-prepared' for EU presidency stint in 2017

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker is convinced that the Maltese presidency of the European Council, starting in two months, will be a success

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker is...

EPP set to hold March congress in Malta

The European People’s Party approves delegates who will be coming to Malta in March for an EPP congress

The European People’s Party approves delegates who...

EU revises plans for military HQ in crisis response blueprint

The European Union on Monday agreed a defence plan that could see it sending...

The European Union on Monday agreed a defence plan that...

Malta’s working life duration sees five-year increase since 2005

People in the European Union can expect to work almost two years longer than 10...

People in the European Union can expect to work almost two...

Maltese girl to lobby MEPs on children's rights

Sharon Cilia will be one of 11 children chosen to take part in Eurochild...

Sharon Cilia will be one of 11 children chosen to take part...

EU extends temporary border controls inside Schengen

European Council adopts Commission’s proposal to prolong proportionate...

European Council adopts Commission’s proposal to...

Trump's victory a warning shot against globalisation, Sant argues

Labour MEP Alfred Sant claims Donald Trump’s election as US president...

Labour MEP Alfred Sant claims Donald Trump’s election...

Over 2,000 asylum claims since 2015 in Malta, MEPs warn of rise in far-right movements

In two years, Malta processed just over 2,300 asylum claims, home affairs minister says, urging EU leaders not to be guided by general public over...

In two years, Malta processed just over 2,300 asylum...

EU must seek common action rather than national solutions to problems, experts say

Need for joint effort in tackling migration, economic growth and Europe’s energy demands dominate discussion on the European Union’s Mediterranean...

Need for joint effort in tackling migration, economic...

Europol director hails ‘impressive growth’ in cooperation with Malta Police Force

Europol director Rob Wainwright offers full support to Malta in tackling issues of border control, terrorism and organised crime during Maltese presidency

Europol director Rob Wainwright offers full support to...

[WATCH] EU Commissioner Avramopoulos insists EU-Turkey deal on migration ‘works’

European Commissioner for migration Dimitris Avramopoulos defends EU migration deal with Turkey amid worsening human rights conditions

European Commissioner for migration Dimitris Avramopoulos...

Migrants resettlement ban rejected by Hungarian MPs

Hungary’s parliament narrowly rejects plan to ban the resettlement of...

Hungary’s parliament narrowly rejects plan to ban the...

EU Commissioner Dimitris Avramopoulos holds closed meeting with MPs

European Commissioner for migration Dimitris Avramopoulos in Malta for two-day...

European Commissioner for migration Dimitris Avramopoulos...