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Fatalities at work: Time to think outside the box
The death of a 57-year-old man from Birkirkara marks the tenth fatality at work in 2022, and the 21st since the turn of 2021. Most of these deaths could have…
Value of minimum wage in Malta falls by 5.1%
The sharp rise in the cost of living has significantly impacted Malta’s minimum wage earners whose value has fallen by This worrying trend emerged from an analysis carried out by…
Downward trend in unemployment in the EU
Despite increasing pressures on the bloc’s economy, the unemployment rate both in the euro area and in the European Union remains steady at a record-low level. According to recent statistics published…
Migration and Asylum: Roadmap on way forward agreed between European Parliament and rotating Presidencies
Parliament and five rotating Council Presidencies commit to work together to adopt the reform of the EU migration and asylum rules before the 2024 EU elections. European Parliament President Roberta…
Let us not forget the middle class
A recent Eurobarometer survey concluded that the majority of the Maltese identify themselves as middle-class. While some identify this cohort as being professionals, managers or business owners, the main characteristic…
Study highlights ‘marginal’ role of collective bargaining on telework in Malta
A study on remote working across the EU has revealed that in Malta telework is heavily regulated by State legislation with limited say by the unions on the matter due…
EU Funding Investment in the Maltese Agricultural Sector
Agriculture is integral to the economy of the European Union (EU). The Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) is the main EU funding programme supporting investment in agriculture and rural…
The scourge of corruption
In his visit to Malta Pope Francis had called on the authorities to step up the fight against corruption, foster honesty in politics and refrain from forging ahead with uncontrolled…
Maltese spend twice as much as EU average on healthcare
The Maltese are spending twice as much as the European average on private healthcare, despite having a free public health care service. It transpires that out-of-pocket spending (OOP) – the…
‘State of Health’ in the EU
The State of Health in the EU is a process managed by the European Commission aimed at supporting Member States by strengthening the evidence base on health as well as…