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The European Accessibility Act
A provisional agreement has been reached between the European Parliament and the Council of the EU on the proposal for a European Accessibility Act. Its main aim is to improve…
Are you breathing properly?
Nothing is more important for life than the breath we take. About 250 million litres of air pass through your lung in your lifetime. If you go walking down…
Need for more people with a backbone
Hundreds of youths are graduating from University after years of study, hard work and sacrifice to find themselves on the job market. These young workers are now entering a new phase in their lives where they…
Brexit effect: a majority of Maltese people would vote to stay in the EU
The latest Eurobarometer survey, measuring public attitudes to the EU across the bloc, highlights that more people than ever consider their country’s membership of the European Union to be a…
Artificial Intelligence can do better
Imagine a bald human head with a USB port; this is the simplest graphic explanation one could give to describe artificial intelligence (AI) , the new phenomenon that could dramatically change the future of work. In…
Need to introduce immunity from damages for people who give First Aid
During a meeting of the Parliamentary Social Affairs Committee held on Monday, 12th November, there was a discussion on the need to introduce immunity or protection from any consequence following the provision of…
National populism is here to stay!
Europe’s main challenge, which it has been battling for a number of years, is the phenomenon of national populism. Populist parties have gained record electoral results in Italy, Sweden and Austria…
Employment Committee MEPs want to boost workers’ rights
New rules on minimum rights for workers in on-demand, voucher-based or platform employment, such as Uber or Deliveroo, were approved by the Employment Committee. Employment Committee MEPs said that…
Enhanced Cybersecurity Resilience
Digital infrastructure and services are vulnerable to a growing risk of cybercrime and cyber-attacks that threaten Europe's prosperity and quality of life. The scale of the problem necessitates a…
Having tattoos no longer affects your chances of getting a job
Contrary to popular belief, having a tattoo no longer limits your chances of getting a job. A new study by the University of Miami and the University of Western Australia published…