


European Council supports proposal for increased checks at external borders
The proposal obliges member states to carry out systematic checks on everyone crossing the bloc's external borders, including those who enjoy free movement...
The proposal obliges member states to carry out systematic...

MEP says EU firearms directive could ‘backfire’
MEP warns about EU firearms directive pushing firearms into black market and...
MEP warns about EU firearms directive pushing firearms into...

One in three women report physical or sexual abuse
Marking the European Day for victims of crime, Victim Support Malta (VSM)...
Marking the European Day for victims of crime, Victim...

Europol launches European migrant smuggling centre
The Centre will focus on geographical criminal hotspots, and will build a...
The Centre will focus on geographical criminal hotspots,...

First migrants to be relocated to Malta
The first group to land in Malta – all names were selected by the Italians – have undergone the necessary security checks by the Maltese authorities
The first group to land in Malta – all names were...

MEP hails opportunities brought by climate change
Paris deal on climate change is the strongest incentive to invest in...
Paris deal on climate change is the strongest incentive to...

Brexit referendum date confirmed for June 23, Cameron's Cabinet supports UK in EU
British Prime Minister David Cameron says his Cabinet recommends that Britain votes to stay in the European Union, repeating Chancellor George...
British Prime Minister David Cameron says his Cabinet...
Comodini Cachia calls for the removal of environmental obstacles to disabled persons' equality
“Disability is not within the person but lies in the obstacles the environment places on a person,” says MEP
“Disability is not within the person but lies in the...

Muscat satisfied with draft EU-UK deal that 'safeguards Malta's interests'
Prime Minister says draft deal to reform UK's membership in EU safeguards Malta's interests in that proposals are not UK-specific
Prime Minister says draft deal to reform UK's...

Leaders brace themselves for long night as EU-UK talks drag on
European leaders told to book hotels as European Council dragged from breakfast...
European leaders told to book hotels as European Council...

MEP mentors young entrepreneurs, start-ups in Strasbourg
Labour MEP Marlene Mizzi spoke about the importance of encouraging young people...
Labour MEP Marlene Mizzi spoke about the importance of...

Deficit rules bogging down EU states’ growth – Sant
Labour MEP’s missive against Stability & Growth Pact rules
Labour MEP’s missive against Stability & Growth...

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Brexit summit | Confident Muscat says UK requests are sensible [Video]
Muscat says Malta insisting on not just a deal for Britain, but a deal for all EU member states “who may presently or in the future, face circumstances...
Muscat says Malta insisting on not just a deal for Britain,...

Grech makes pitch for greater effort to keep UK inside Union
Deputy prime minister Louis Grech calls for stronger implementation of migrant...
Deputy prime minister Louis Grech calls for stronger...

Facebook insults hurled at Metsola after speaking out against xenophobia
Facebook users call MEP all sorts of names, one claims ‘she needs to be shot [sic]’
Facebook users call MEP all sorts of names, one claims...

Labour MEP calls for shipping emission controls
Miriam Dalli insists Malta’s ports should not be put ‘at a...
Miriam Dalli insists Malta’s ports should not be put...

Finance Minister insists EU should have studied impact of tax changes
‘Unsatisfactory’ reasons put forward by the European Commission to...
‘Unsatisfactory’ reasons put forward by the...

Right to a fair trial: EU ministers adopt new rules to guarantee presumption of innocence
The new rules, proposed by the Commission in 2013 will ensure these fundamental rights are fully and equally respected on the ground across the EU.
The new rules, proposed by the Commission in 2013 will...