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A major step for an EU health programme
A European Commission proposal to step up the EU’s action in the health sector through the so-called EU4Health Programme has been approved by the European Parliament with 615 votes to…
Christmas in the City: Throwing caution to wind
The decision to lure people to Valletta in the run-up to Christmas to boost business and shopping in the midst of the worst pandemic in a century is baffling, illogical…
EU funding opportunities under the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund
The Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) is the EU’s funding programme for the period 2014-2020 promoting the efficient management of migration flows to the EU as well as strengthening…
One month from the reopening of schools: Covid-19 still of great concern for teachers
It’s been more than a month since the reopening of schools following last March’s abrupt closure due to the Covid-19 outbreak, but teachers are concerned more than ever despite the assurances given on…
EU consumers should enjoy a “right to repair” and enhanced product safety
A series of measures meant to grant consumers a “right to repair” by making repairs more appealing, systematic, and cost-efficient have been proposed by a European Parliament committee. The initiative…
Telework – A Missed Opportunity?
Last March as soon as the pandemic broke out Government had promptly made a strong effort to ensure that everyone works from home to mitigate the spread of the to the outbreak, telework…
Beating cancer: Protecting the EU’s workers
Every year, in the European Union, more than 100,000 work-related cancer cases occur as a result of exposure to carcinogens at the place of work. Approximately, 80,000 fatalities are registered…
Workers’ rights and employment – Finding the right balance
This is the theme of an online public discussion organised by MEUSAC and Europe Direct Valletta on November 18, 2020 between 2pm and 3pm. The event is the third in…
Steward employees getting paid up to €6,800 less
Healthcare workers employed by Steward Health Care are missing out on thousands of euros per year, despite doing the same job as their fellow colleagues employed by the Health Ministry.…
Major regional discrepancies in COVID-19 response
EU regions were unevenly hit by the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new report published on Monday 12th October by the European Committee of the Regions (CoR). The most economically…