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Stop illegal trade in cats and dogs
To protect animal welfare, pet owners and public health, MEPs call for an EU Action Plan to end illegal trade in companion animals. With 607 votes for, 3 votes against…
Working in the EU
Under Article 45 of the Treaty of the Functioning of the European Union, freedom of movement of workers shall be secured within the EU’s borders. Every citizen of the EU…
Education is the key to sustainable development
Policy makers need to be aware that today’s targets – to eradicate poverty and to balance the needs of the environment with human welfare – are part and parcel of the same…
The impact of Coronavirus is being felt … even in Malta
The number of cases of Coronavirus is growing around the world, with the last figures, as I write this article, have reached more than 200,000 cases of which more than 80,000…
Difetti fil-karozzi second-hand fil-ftehim ambjentali tal-UE
Tkabbir ekonomiku stabbli u mobbiltà dejjem tikber ittejjeb suq Ewropew dinamiku tal-karozzi, b’akkwisti ġodda abbundanti, żvilupp tekniku kontinwu u ċirkolazzjoni kbira ħafna ta’ karozzi wżati. Is-suq tal-karozzi jaġixxi b’ħeġġa mal-leġislazzjoni…
MEUSAC enhances capacity of local organisations to apply for EU funds
One of the functions of MEUSAC is to assist local entities to apply for EU-funded projects. In this regard, MEUSAC assists organisations by providing them with information on the different EU…
What do our youths want from the future of our country?
Maltese youths are not content with simply making their voice heard; they expect action to be taken on the basis of what they say. Many discussions are held during…
Demographic changes have an impact on social development
An analysis of the population of Malta reveals that it increased by 82,000 people between 2008 and 2018. When one looks at the increase in population by locality one finds that localities such as Żurrieq, Żebbuġ, Fgura and Birkirkara increased…
Dual quality of products
In recent years, the concern that some branded products might be inferior in the Member States that have joined the European Union (EU) since 2004 has become ever more…
Putting citizens at the centre of decision-making
Social Dialogue is central to decision-making, ensuring that the opinions and experiences of citizens contribute directly to the enactment of laws across the EU and within its Member States.…