Archive for Issue 327
A new Head for the European Parliament Office in Malta
Dr Mario Sammut is the new Head of the European Parliament Office in Malta as from September 1st 2020. Dr Sammut is an EU official with 16 years of…
Improving the rights and conditions of the workforce
The EU is looking to continue prioritising workers’ rights and working conditions across its Member States, highlighting the importance of social protection as a cornerstone of EU values. This is being done through the introduction in 2019 of labour…
Dealing with uncertainty during the COVID-19 pandemic
Uncertainty is all around us, never more so than today. The current COVID-19 pandemic has heightened uncertainty over the economy, employment, finances, relationships, and of course, physical and mental health. Yet…
Why do equal rights matter?
People are not equal, but they are of equal value. They have equal rights and are equal before the law. These human rights are an important principle of any…