**EU States Agree on Safe Country List to Streamline Asylum System for Migrants: A Maltese Perspective** In a significant development for the European Union’s approach to migration, EU member states have reached a consensus on a safe country list aimed at streamlining the asylum system for migrants. This agreement, which has been a topic of…
**UK Threatens Visa Bans Ahead of Asylum Overhaul: What Does It Mean for Malta?** The United Kingdom has recently announced plans to overhaul its asylum system, with a significant focus on preventing what it deems as “economic migrants” from entering the country. This move includes the threat of visa bans for countries that fail to…
— UK to Cut Protections for Refugees Under Asylum ‘Overhaul’: A View from Malta The UK government’s recent announcement to overhaul its asylum system, with plans to cut protections for refugees, has sparked a wave of concern and debate across Europe. While many countries are grappling with the implications of this move, Malta, with its…
The Great Human Rights Deception: A Maltese Perspective In recent years, Malta has made significant strides in promoting and safeguarding human rights. From progressive legislation to active engagement in international human rights forums, the island nation has positioned itself as a beacon of progress in the Mediterranean. However, beneath the surface of these achievements lies…
**Rainbow Flags Outside Ħal Far: MGRM Member’s Release Sparks Hope and Questions** TA’ XBIEX — For three consecutive nights, a circle of rainbow-coloured beanbags and battery-powered fairy lights has appeared on the pavement outside the Ħal Far open-centre gates. What started as a one-woman vigil by MGRM volunteer Martina Pace grew into a 70-strong sit-in…
