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Food price hikes in 2024 calmed down
Food prices have remained stable over the last year, thus signalling an end to the inflation spike triggered in the aftermath of the Ukraine war and the Covid-19 pandemic. However,…
Georgia: President Zourabichvili calls on EU to step up and defend its values
The President of Georgia Salome Zourabichvili delivered a speech to the European Parliament in Strasbourg. Welcoming President Zourabichvili to the hemicycle, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola said: “When you last visited…
UHM to unveil mobile application and revamped website in the coming months
UHM Voice of the Workers held its annual festive gathering for its delegates in recognition to their continuous efforts throughout the year. In his message, UHM CEO Josef Vella thanked…
Women in the digital era: safety and empowerment
Awareness, education and being conscious of what content is put online are key to empowerment and safety in the digital world, speakers at an EP public discussion in Valletta underlined.…
The perils of social media for young minds: a case for stricter regulation
The evidence against unrestricted social media use by minors is compelling. Research consistently shows that excessive exposure to social media can harm mental health, leading to anxiety, depression, and body…
Deforestation law: agreement with Council gives companies extra year to comply
Companies will have one more year to adapt to new EU rules to prevent deforestation, which will ban the sale of products sourced from deforested land in the EU. Negotiators…
Localities with high number of holiday homes and rental apartments top waste fines
Localities having a high concentration of rental and holiday apartments top the list of waste disposal contraventions. Consequently, this could indicate that tenants are either flouting waste disposal regulations with…
Bridging the gap in EU support for trade unions
The European Union has pledged millions to strengthen social dialogue across its member states—a vital initiative to enhance collaboration between workers, employers, and governments. Yet, at the grassroots level, unions…
2024 UHM-EZA Conference: Capacity building and digitalization under the spotlight
Over 40 delegates from across Europe took part in a conference themed Capacity building of a modern trade union: Strengthening the educational and digitalization aspects. The event held at the…
Parliament approves the ‘Von der Leyen II’ Commission
Following a debate with Ursula von der Leyen on her new team and programme, MEPs elected the College of Commissioners as a whole by roll-call vote. 370 MEPs voted in…