**EU Commissioner Welcomes Malta’s Deportation of 48 Rescued at Sea: A Local Perspective** In a significant move that has sparked a mix of reactions across Malta, the European Commissioner for Home Affairs, Ylva Johansson, has welcomed the recent deportation of 48 individuals who were rescued at sea. This event not only highlights Malta’s ongoing challenges…
**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…
**EU Unveils Plan to Tackle Housing Crisis: A Malta Perspective** As Europe grapples with an escalating housing crisis, the European Union has unveiled a comprehensive plan aimed at addressing the pressing need for affordable housing across member states. This initiative comes at a critical time for Malta, where the local housing market has seen a…
**EU Set to Scrap 2035 Ban on New Combustion-Engine Cars: What It Means for Malta** In a surprising turn of events, the European Union is poised to reconsider its 2035 ban on new combustion-engine cars. This decision comes as a response to the mounting concerns regarding energy security and economic pressures stemming from the ongoing…
**EU Ministers Agree to Tighten Migration Policy, Backing ‘Return Hubs’: A Malta Perspective** In a significant shift towards a more stringent European Union migration policy, EU ministers recently endorsed the establishment of ‘return hubs’ aimed at expediting the repatriation of migrants who do not qualify for asylum. This decision comes at a time when Malta,…
**EU Set to Back Migrant ‘Return Hubs’: A Malta Perspective** As the European Union (EU) intensifies its efforts to tackle the ongoing migrant crisis, Malta finds itself at the crossroads of an ambitious proposal: the establishment of migrant “return hubs.” These centers, aimed at processing and repatriating migrants who do not qualify for asylum, present…
**Abela Urges EU to Consider Island Realities in Climate Policy** Malta, a small yet vibrant island nation, has always been at the forefront of discussions regarding climate change and sustainable development. Recently, Prime Minister Robert Abela has taken a vocal stance on the need for the European Union to consider the unique realities of island…
