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Marginal decline in Malta’s municipal waste generation
Malta’s municipal waste generation has gone down for the first time in five years after a decrease was recorded in 2021 when compared to the previous year. Though the decline…
No completion date set for Gozo home as bill exceeds €1 million.
Dar San Ġużepp project in the offing since 2013 A new home for the elderly in Gozo which has been in the offing for almost a decade at a cost…
Conference on the Future of Europe: citizens demand more from the EU
On 2 December, EU institutions and over 500 citizens assessed the follow-up to the proposals of the Conference on the Future of Europe. Opening the feedback event, Parliament’s President Roberta Metsola…
Warped priorities on life
The tragic death of a 20-year-old in a construction site and government’s plan to introduce abortion – two issues which dominated the country’s agenda for several days - have exposed…
European Pact for Skills – 2 years on
Two years ago, Member States endorsed the European Pact for Skills and presented their contributions to meet the EU 2030 social target of ensuring that at least 60% of adults participate in…
Delivering on the European Pillar of Social Rights – Five years on
In 2017, the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission proclaimed the European Pillar of Social Rights. The Pillar sets out 20 key principles and rights essential for fair and…
Deal on EU rules to better protect online shoppers and vulnerable consumers
Negotiators from Parliament and Council reached a provisional political agreement to update the EU’s rules on product safety of non-food consumer products. The new regulation on General Product Safety (GPSR) aims to…
The black economy, low-paid workers and union membership
Fighting against workers’ exploitation and abuse has always been one of the main existential functions of trade unions. Once these challenges start to be addressed, unions can start looking at…
UHM-EZA seminar on active labour market policies in the EU
Over 40 delegates from across Europe took part in this year’s conference themed the Impact of the new active labour market policy in Europe. The event held at the Cavalieri…
A one-stop-shop for EU funding information and assistance
One of the benefits of Malta’s accession to the European Union is local entities’ access to EU funding opportunities. Servizzi Ewropej f’Malta (SEM) eases the process of obtaining these funds…