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Reserved parking galore in election year
Issuance of reserved parking spaced for blue badge holders peaked in the run up to the 2022 general election when close to 1,500 permits were issued. Moreover, most of these…
A critical time for our transhipment industry
As the European Union sets ambitious targets through the Fit for 55 package to combat climate change, one must carefully examine the potential unintended consequences of such initiatives. The inclusion…
Child sexual abuse online: effective measures, no mass surveillance
The Civil Liberties Committee adopted its position on new measures to protect children online by preventing and stopping child sexual ; To protect children online, the new rules would mandate…
Collective bargaining under attack
In recent years, Malta has witnessed a concerning trend that jeopardizes the very essence of collective bargaining and poses a direct challenge to the fundamental role of trade unions. The…
MEPs clear way for new EU revenue, call on EU countries to swiftly follow suit
Parliament paved the way for introducing the next generation of “own resources”, sources of revenue for the EU budget. With 399 votes in favour, 138 against and 61 abstentions, Parliament…
EY Report sounds warning on Malta’s ailing infrastructure
Malta’s ailing infrastructure in the wake of the population spike triggered by the influx of third country nationals is now starting to bite investment prospects, according to a reputable annual…
New EU rules needed to make digital platforms less addictive
The Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee adopted a draft report (with 38 votes in favour, none against and 1 abstention) warning of the addictive nature of certain digital services,…
We are no wiser…
In the aftermath of the 2024 Budget unveiling, one resounding sentiment echoes in terms of long-term solution for the country’s most pressing problem - the pervasive feeling of being left…
50,000 workers will be adversely affected
UHM Voice of the Workers CEO Josef Vella explains the stance adopted by the union in the wake of government’s deception with respect to the relativity mechanism for public service…
Supportline 179 – What are the most pressing cries for help?
Many of those seeking help from the State-funded helpline Supportline 179 are doing so over loneliness. It transpires that in 2022 these types of cases totalled 3,636 out of 12,515…