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Conference on the Future of Europe: launch of the multilingual digital platform
The Executive Board of the Conference on the Future of Europe, comprising representatives from the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union and the European Commission, is launching the…
Don’t shoot the messenger!
Time and time again UHM Voice of the Workers has had to resort to industrial action in the face of cases whereby the employer is running roughshod over workers’ fundamental…
Shifting towards a low carbon economy through EU Funds
Through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) for Malta, Priority Axis 4 – Shifting towards a low-carbon economy, the Planning and Priorities Coordination Division has made EU funding available for…
‘The black side of the Maltese black economy’ Central Bank chief on the recent money laundering scandals
The recent spate of high-profile money laundering arraignments involving financial practitioners, businessmen and politically-exposed persons have been described by the Central Bank of Malta governor as the “the black side…
Digital Green Certificate: MEPs seek clarifications regarding the travel facilitation tool
MEPs quizzed Commissioner for Justice Didier Reynders on the recently proposed Digital Green Certificate and discussed data protection aspects with the European Data Protection Supervisor. In the Civil Liberties Committee, Commissioner…
Is history repeating itself?
For the second year running June 1 is being hyped up as the day when the country starts reverting to normality following the COVID-19 outbreak which started in March last…
Improving the quality of life of deprived communities in urban localities
Local Councils in urban localities can apply for the Small Grant Scheme (SGS) which has been launched last February by the Local Government Division. This scheme is co-funded by the…
Digital Green Certificate could be key for recovery of tourism industry
The Digital Green Certificate could play a crucial role for the recovery of the tourism industry in Malta, but its success depends to a high degree on the rate of…
MEPs clear another hurdle for the COVID-19 recovery plan
The European Parliament has approved three laws on implementing the EU’s Own Resources system, paving the way for its reform and the introduction of new sources of EU revenue. MEPs…
Economic resilience or papering over the cracks?
Malta’s economy has exhibited a high degree of resilience in the aftermath of the COVID-19 outbreak which caused huge shocks particularly in tourism, performing arts and the entertainment industries. The…