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The Russian attack on Ukraine marks a new era for Europe
(Photo: European Parliament) Debating Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, MEPs expressed unwavering support for Ukraine and for efforts to bring the country closer to the European community. On Tuesday, the European…
Investing in skills, supporting career transitions and strengthening social dialogue
Employment and Social Policy ministers of the EU Member States met in February to discuss the importance of investing in skills, supporting career transitions, and strengthening social dialogue. These are…
Early elections have become the norm
Early elections have become the norm in the Maltese political system as none of the legislatures since 1987 lasted the full five-year term. This trend has been prolonged further by…
Putting your money where your mouth is
Political parties are unveiling their respective manifestos for the March 26 general election. UHM Voice of the Workers has been putting forward its own proposals primarily focusing on the labour…
EU funds for Social Dialogue
Social partners play an important role in shaping policies and legislation at both national and EU level. EU funds offer various funding opportunities for social partners, including capacity-building projects, training…
Parliament to convene urgently in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Parliament’s President and group leaders adopted the following statement on Russia’s military attack on Ukraine, and announced an extraordinary plenary session for next Tuesday. The European Parliament Conference of Presidents…
New EU Budget streams of revenue must not impact vulnerable groups and consumers
The proposed new streams of revenue to finance the EU’s ambitious €800 billion coronavirus recovery fund must not negatively impact consumers and vulnerable groups, the European Economic and Social Committee…
He’s coming home. The Pope is coming home
The formal announcement of Pope Francis’ two-day visit to the Maltese Islands in April was greeted with jubilation. For such a small country like Malta to have hosted three different…
MEPs call for a ban on ‘golden passports’ and EU rules for ‘golden visas’
A draft legislative initiative report sets out an array of measures to address problems linked to ‘citizenship and residence by investment schemes’. The Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home…
The European Year of Youth 2022
The European Year of Youth aims to celebrate young people and provide employment opportunities across many different sectors for youths to gain knowledge and skills, to become active citizens and…