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MEUSAC to hold series of consultations on Future of Europe
The EU Citizens’ Consultations are an initiative of the EU27 aimed at bringing together citizens from all walks of life to debate important topics concerning the future of the European Union. The consultations will provide an opportunity…
Urgent need for social housing audit
“It is high time that there is a serious audit of current social housing”. These were Albert Buttigieg, ex Executive Director of the Housing Authority’s words during an interview by Voice…
How great it is to give!
Let’s get to the point. Everyone talks about change. Not only small changes, but sudden and unexpected, quite drastic, changes which people seem to want. How many of us are ready…
EU budget for 2019: do more for the young, SMEs and the climate, urge MEPs
Next year’s EU budget should focus on young people, say MEPs, in a resolution. Other priorities are growth, security, fighting climate change and migration. The resolution, which sets out principles for…
MEUSAC reaches yet another milestone after decade of success
MEUSAC helped various organisations garner a total of €45 million in EU funds for a total of 392 projects in a span of 10 years – no easy feat considering…
Let us simplify our lives
Have you ever thought about simplifying your lives? “Simple” does not mean easy. Some of the simplest things are sometimes the hardest things to do. While researching this article, I made…
Increased safety needed on our roads
Traffic accidents on our roads continue to increase. Reports of people driving under the influence of alcohol, underage driving, careless and reckless driving and grave or fatal accidents keep hitting…
MEPs back measures to reconcile career and private life
Employment Committee MEPs approved paternity leave, non-transferable parental leave and measures to boost women’s chances in the labour market. The draft rules set minimum requirements for member states, in a bid…
Summertime online consultation
The European Commission has decided to investigate the functioning of the current EU summertime arrangements and to assess whether or not they should be changed, moving on the requests of many…
Health and safety at the workplace: why are youths at risk?
Job markets are hard for young people who are looking for work. Many feel the pressure to accept the first job they are offered, sometimes without considering whether the working…