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Activist and artist Rachelle Deguara approved as European Parliament election candidate for ADPD
In a first for Maltese political history, comedian James Ryder will be running for the MEP elections next June
Electoral Commission opens applications for assistant electoral commissioners and counting staff
MaltaToday survey: Joseph Muscat candidature | Overall agree: 35.5% • PL voters agree: 69.5%
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MaltaToday survey: VOTING | PL: 52.8%, PN: 42.6%, Other: 4.6%; Turnout: 76.6% • TRUST | Robert Abela: 45.9%, Bernard Grech: 21.7%, None: 32.4% • GOV. PERFORMANCE | 2.9...
The meeting also addressed the European Parliament's role in addressing regional developments, particularly regarding enlargement and migration
EWROPEJ DEBATES
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NEWS
Engerer: Cross-party 'compromise' only way forward for metro system in Malta
Labour MEP Cyrus Engerer says both sides of the House should come together and agree on how to implement the project
Labour MEP Cyrus Engerer says both sides of the House...
Under shadow of Putin and Trump, EU defence is key party policy in 2024
The European party manifestos and recent statements by group leaders shows that defence, military procurement, and the EU army have entered mainstream policy...
The European party manifestos and recent statements by...
Green Deal aviation tax should be financed by private jet flyers, Cassola tells Chamber
MEP candidates speak on effects of Green Deal rules on island nations like Malta
MEP candidates speak on effects of Green Deal rules on...
Council agrees on European Media Freedom Act pushed by MEPs
European Media Freedom Act: Council adopts new rules to protect journalists and...
European Media Freedom Act: Council adopts new rules to...
European NGOs unite to petition EU Parliament on voluntary assisted dying
During this legislature, Malta is set to have a discussion on euthanasia as this was one of the Labour Party’s 2022 electoral promises
During this legislature, Malta is set to have a discussion...
Doctors for Life call on Engerer to clarify position on abortion of Down Syndrome pregnancies
As MEP Cyrus Engerer has advocated for abortion becoming part of the EU's charter of Fundamental Rights, Doctors for Life calls on him to clarify his...
As MEP Cyrus Engerer has advocated for abortion becoming...
Metsola receives flak from Austrian students over EP stance on Palestine
The EP President was asked about the EU’s reluctance to guarantee humanitarian aid for Palestinians, as the crowd of students later started chanting,...
The EP President was asked about the EU’s reluctance...
EU leaders follow US cue on Gaza ceasefire, Metsola proposes Red Sea task force
Metsola reiterates call for ceasefire in Gaza as she proposes EU Red Sea economic Task Force
Metsola reiterates call for ceasefire in Gaza as she...
MEPs agree on toolset against bank failures to protect taxpayers and deposits
On top of €100,000 coverage per depositor, MEPs want deposits resulting from events like real estate transactions to be protected from...
On top of €100,000 coverage per...
EP President pays courtesy call to Speaker
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola pays courtesy call to Speaker...
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola pays courtesy...
Peter Agius vows to be ‘Olympian’ MEP Malta needs to keep up with EU laws
Longtime PN candidate Peter Agius says he has carried out 900 home visits and 17 town-hall meetings ahead of his formal 2024 launch
Longtime PN candidate Peter Agius says he has carried out...
Labour MEP makes plea for abortion to become fundamental right in EU Charter
Cyrus Engerer calls for the introduction of abortion to the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union in Brussels debate that follows French...
Cyrus Engerer calls for the introduction of abortion to the...
Labour MEPs do not back watered-down Euro 7 emissions rules
Euro 7 rules include lower exhaust emissions limits for buses and trucks, new...
Euro 7 rules include lower exhaust emissions limits for...
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With just 2% of proceeds of crime being frozen, MEPs rush to plug the gap
New rules to freeze and confiscate the proceeds of crime and strengthen the powers of asset recovery offices
New rules to freeze and confiscate the proceeds of crime...
YOUR VOTE COUNTS
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Watch the official video from the European Parliament kicking off the 2024 election campaign
Maltese voters will select their next MEPs from the longest-ever list of candidates for the European Parliament
The articles hereunder form part of a content series called Ewropej. This is a multi-newsroom initiative part-funded by the European Parliament to bring the work of the EP closer to the citizens of Malta and keep them informed about matters that affect their daily lives. These articles reflect only the authors’ views. The action was co-financed by the European Union in the frame of the European Parliament's grant programme in the field of communication. The European Parliament was not involved in its preparation and is, in no case, responsible for or bound by the information or opinions expressed in the context of this action. In accordance with applicable law, the authors, interviewed people, publishers or programme broadcasters are solely responsible. The European Parliament can also not be held liable for direct or indirect damage that may result from the implementation of the action.
