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Let’s vanquish loneliness
New research evidence shows that loneliness is harmful to both the physical and the mental health of human beings. With the help of specialists, groups and even the internet, one need not…
More electric cars on EU roads by 2030
CO2 emissions from new cars should be cut by 45% by 2030 and market uptake of zero - and low- emission vehicles should accelerate. Environment Committee MEPs proposed setting…
Child Policy Developments across the EU
EU Flag. Cute happy girl with the flag of the European Union. Young teenage girl waving with the European Union flag in the city. On August 13, 2018 the European Platform for…
An unforgettable experience in Lebanon for a group of Maltese volunteers
“I can never forget the joy I felt in my heart when I helped people who were suffering. I am so proud to say that my friends and I have been…
The blue economy is also an integral part of our economy
In one of the local papers the subject of the blue economy recently came up. This has to do with the range of economic uses of the seas and coastal resources…
Better protection against non-cash payment fraud
New EU rules to protect EU citizens against non-cash payment fraud, such as credit card theft, skimming or phishing, were approved in committee on the 3rd of September 2018. The Civil Liberties Committee approved…
Countdown to EU elections 2019
The results of the Eurobarometer entitled ‘Democracy on the Move, European Elections: One Year to Go’, has reconfirmed citizens’ continuous support for the EU. The survey also found that 67% of…
Youths brought up in religious households may have a life free of vice and disease
A recent study found that adolescents and youths brought up in a religious or spiritual environment may be less susceptible to drug abuse and to depression. Researchers who worked…
We must control hate speech
Anyone on social media must have noticed the phenomenon of hate speech targeting specific groups of people, notably immigrants and the police. Some persons who posted hateful comments about these…
Safer products: stepping up checks and inspections to protect consumers
Rules to ensure better checks and safety of goods sold in the EU were approved by the Internal Market Committee. The “Goods package” contains two legislative proposals: one on…