Archive for article
“We need to reintroduce streaming” – a teacher in a Church secondary school
The teacher’s job has become more and more difficult and complex. Teachers today not only fulfil the requirements of their profession, which at the end of the day is a vocation and which…
Funding Europe’s future: EU’s post-2020 budget must match policy goals
MEPs have set out their position on the next long-term EU budget, which should finance new priorities as well as make up for any shortfall caused by Brexit. The…
Young People in the Labour Market
Reaching out to youth when it comes to employment opportunities is crucial. The European Commission acknowledges that more efforts are needed in order to engage with those who do not much access…
“We need to strengthen the Maltese language” – Sergio Grech
The controversy surrounding the fact that the national language will be taught as a foreign language in our country has not yet died out. In fact, it continues to…
Gender equality in the media sector
The European Institute for Gender Equality has found that women in decision-making roles are in the minority in the media sector in Malta. The study carried out by the institute describes the media…
We need to be cautious of the prevalence of social media
Social media has, without a doubt, become especially important in modern society. Research that was recently carried out by English IT specialists shows that, it today’s society, 92 percent of youths are…
“Better knowledge for better youth policies”
Young people are the future of Europe and the European Union (EU). While EU youth-oriented policies such as the Youth Strategy provide a strong framework for cooperation, it is ultimately the responsibility of…
MEPs back plans to boost recycling and cut landfilling
Waste and packaging waste By 2025, at least 55% of municipal waste (from households and businesses) should be recycled. The target will rise to 60% by 2030 and 65%…
“Paceville is slowly turning into a red light district” – Deputy Mayor of St Julians
Crime is on the rise in Paceville. The news and stories we have heard lately have confirmed not only St. Julian’s Local Council’s concerns about crime in the locality but also…
Brexit: Parliament to set out its vision for future EU-UK relations
An association agreement between the EU and the UK could provide an appropriate framework for the future relationship, says a draft resolution endorsed by the Conference of Presidents (EP…