On 4 May, the European Parliament officially launched the call for submissions for entries to the sixth edition of the Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism. The annual prize rewards outstanding journalism that promotes or defends the core principles and values of the European Union such as human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, rule of
The Labour Party has proposed a targeted increase in the Children’s Allowance. Under the plan, families with a net income of less than €40,000 would receive an increase of at least €250 per child over the course of the legislature. The measure is aimed at supporting low and middle-income families. It forms part of a wider package focused on direct
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Anġlu Farrugia, this morning addressed the Conference of Speakers of the European Union Parliaments in Copenhagen, during a session on Europe's response to war, instability, security challenges, enlargement and parliamentary cooperation. Speaker Farrugia said that Europe is living through uncertain times
The Labour Party has proposed a tax reduction targeting small businesses. Under the proposal, companies with an annual turnover of less than €1 million would be taxed at a rate of 25%, reduced from 35%, provided they employ people in Malta. The measure is intended to support smaller enterprises and encourage job creation. It forms part of a broader
Miriana Conte is set to perform during the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 Grand Final in Vienna. In a post shared online, she wrote: “Me & surprises 🫱🏻🫲🏼 HEHEHEH see you in Vienna at @eurovision Grand Final Kanties XXX updated with the correct date this time😭😭” Her appearance is expected to be part of the Grand Final show, adding to the growing
Opposition leader Alex Borg has unveiled another key proposal, this time focusing on what he describes as a long-term structural reform of Malta’s energy sector. Positioning the plan as more than just a short-term electoral measure, Borg said the proposal is intended to kickstart a broader shift towards a more sustainable and resilient energy system
Prime Minister Robert Abela is proposing a new measure targeting Malta’s housing benefit scheme, aimed at helping tenants transition more smoothly when they no longer qualify for rent subsidies. Under the proposal, applicants who lose eligibility following the scheme’s income review, carried out every two years, would not see their rent subsidy cut
Families in Malta could soon see a notable increase in financial support, as Prime Minister Robert Abela proposes a boost to in-work benefit payments in the next legislature. Under the proposal, families who already benefit from the scheme would receive at least €150 more per child. The increase is aimed at continuing to support working parents and
European leaders on Monday said that U.S. President Donald Trump's snap decision to pull thousands of U.S. troops out of Germany came as a surprise but is a fresh sign that Europe must take care of its own security. The Pentagon announced last week that it would pull some 5,000 troops out of Germany, but Trump told reporters on Saturday that "we're
The first week of the general election campaign has thrown up everything that the people have come to expect: mass rallies in every corner of the country, billboards as far as the eye can see, and major parties trying to outdo one another with their proposals. But it has also thrown up the continuation of a pattern that has been evident over the past
