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Malta in phalanx of EU states resisting ‘rape’ definition in gender violence law
Defining rape in EU gender-based violence law would close loophole that questions rape victims’ behaviour – but Malta among 17 EU states...
Defining rape in EU gender-based violence law would close...

Packaging recycling rules: Casa breaks ranks with EPP and votes against
New rules yet to be negotiated with EU governments aim at 90% waste separation target for packaging waste
New rules yet to be negotiated with EU governments aim at...

Casa breaks ranks with EPP on pesticide ban that fails to pass muster
EPP amendments to pesticide ban proposal lead to rejection of ambitious 50% cut...
EPP amendments to pesticide ban proposal lead to rejection...

Engerer calls for Malta to take Council lead for rape definition in gender violence law
‘Istanbul Convention did not save Bernice Cassar’ says Labour MEP Cyrus Engerer on need to institute culture of reform to reflect spirit of...
‘Istanbul Convention did not save Bernice...

‘This war should be the last’, Borrell tells MEPs on Gaza humanitarian crisis
EU foreign minister Josep Borell: “This war should be the last by finding the means to finally put in place the two-state solution”
EU foreign minister Josep Borell: “This war should be...

Casa resolution for €20 billion to fight child poverty receives Parliament backing
MEPs adopt resolution calling for increased funding to combat child poverty
MEPs adopt resolution calling for increased funding to...

Greens do not back industry law for net-zero manufacturing valleys
MEPs adopt position on law intended to bolster Europe’s...
MEPs adopt position on law intended to bolster...

Engerer report on primacy of EU law receives overwhelming cross-party support
Engerer report on EU functioning approved by 70% of European Parliament: “I will continue to push forward our conviction in the European...
Engerer report on EU functioning approved by 70% of...
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MEPs push for stricter fines for shipowners over illegal sewage and garbage discharge
Proposed rules will make member states step up and protect European seas from the harmful effects of ships illegally dumping waste
Proposed rules will make member states step up and...

In meeting with Gazan families, Metsola conveys sorrow for devastating loss of children
Palestinian ambassador to Malta and Palestinian Mission to EU commend Metsola over commitment for international peace conference
Palestinian ambassador to Malta and Palestinian Mission to...

Internet providers must detect child sex abuse risk under pain of EU fines
MEPs push draft law that will force internet providers to assess any risk of their services being misused online for child sex abuse
MEPs push draft law that will force internet providers to...

For electric cars, solar panels and smartphones, EU needs raw materials deal
EU seeks long-term agreements on critical raw materials for its electric cars, solar panels and smartphones
EU seeks long-term agreements on critical raw materials for...

MEPs introduce tech rules to monitor abusive short-term rentals across Europe
As cities struggle with illegal holiday rentals, MEPs introduce data-sharing rules for online platforms like Airbnb, Booking, Expedia and TripAdvisor
As cities struggle with illegal holiday rentals, MEPs...

Diabetes sufferers worst hit in Malta, Agius calls for national catch-up to EU standard
PN candidate for Europe Peter Agius calls for national effort to improve access to new medicines for diabetes patients
PN candidate for Europe Peter Agius calls for national...