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Five years on…are we better off in the fight against corruption?
Whether by mere coincidence or not, the fifth anniversary of the brutal assassination of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia will be remembered for the dramatic manner in which the two suspects…
Daphne Caruana Galizia murder: accountability and reforms “deficient”, MEPs say
Five years after her assassination, Parliament pays tribute to the journalist and looks into the rule of law, organised crime, and corruption in Malta. In its resolution adopted with 564…
Protecting people from asbestos hazards
The European Commission recently presented a plan to Member States to better protect people and environment from asbestos and ensure an asbestos-free future. Asbestos is a highly dangerous, cancer-causing substance…
Adequate minimum income across the EU
The European Commission has proposed a Council Recommendation on adequate minimum income ensuring active inclusion. The proposal calls on Member States to modernise their minimum income schemes to make them…
Overpopulation, overtourism could mean game over
Despite the acute overpopulation problem being faced by the Maltese Islands, there are indications that the situation could be getting even worse. The alarm bells are being sounded in a…
Iran: MEPs want EU to sanction officials responsible for Mahsa Amini’s death
Parliament condemns the death of Mahsa Amini in Iran and asks for EU sanctions against her killers and those involved in quashing the ensuing street protests. In a resolution, Parliament…
Less than one in five thefts solved in 2021
Less than one in five thefts reported last year to the police have been solved, with the highest number of these crimes happening in St Julian’s. It transpires than in…
Proposed prohibition of products made with forced labour from the EU market
The EU promotes decent work across all sectors and policy areas in line with a comprehensive approach that also considers core labour standards such as the elimination of forced labour.…
Common charger in 2024
By the end of 2024, all mobile phones, tablets and cameras sold in the EU will have to be equipped with a USB Type-C charging port. From spring 2026, the…
EESC calls for strong, streamlined regulation of crypto-assets
The European Economic and Social Committee backs increased regulation of crypto-assets, with robust, coherent rules to better protect investors across the EU in line with current measures applied to traditional…