MEPs from the Civil Liberties Committee have endorsed proposals to keep the EU Digital COVID Certificate framework in place for another year. MEPs from the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs voted in favour of two reports to prolong the EU Digital COVID Certificate for another 12 months, after it was originally set … Continued
For the first time ever, the European Union has triggered its rule of law mechanism, warning that Hungary could lose funding from the EU. Civil society groups and international watchdogs have long said that Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s government has been violating international and EU law, as well as rolling back human rights. Orban’s … Continued
The Vice President of the European Commission revealed that she wanted to name the new anti-SLAPP directive “Daphne’s law” after the assassinated journalist, Daphne Caruana Galizia. Earlier today, the Coalition Against SLAPPs in Europe (also known as CASE) responded to the European Commission’s proposed anti-SLAPP directive which was announced on 27th April. CASE welcomed the … Continued
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola has shaken up the image of the office, renowned Politico magazine has said in a piece commemorating her first 100 days in the role. Metsola’s win was historic in more ways than one; it made her of the highest-ranking Maltese person in the EU, the youngest ever EP President, the first … Continued
The European People’s Party has just announced that the Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation has been nominated for the prestigious European Citizen’s Prize. PN MEP David Casa nominated the foundation for its work in the promotion of the “rule of law, fighting for justice, and striving toward ending impunity”. “The Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation has been … Continued
Members of the European Parliament who sit on the Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality voted in favour of a resolution condemning the use of sexual and gender-based violence as a weapon of war. MEPs expressed their deep concern about the growing number of reports of women and children fleeing Ukraine becoming victims of … Continued
Some of Malta’s six MEPs have expressed their thoughts on the French Presidential election results, which saw Emmanuel Macron secure another five years in power. PN MEP David Casa acknowledged that the election results not only have an effect on France but also on the EU as a whole, with France currently holding the Presidency … Continued
European Parliament Presiden Roberta Metsola has expressed her thoughts on President Emmanuel Macron winning the French Presidential election on Sunday. Last Sunday, French President Emmanuel Macron won the Presidential election, beating his far-right opponent Marine Le Pen and securing another five years in power. “Emmanuel Macron’s victory confirms an ambition for a Europe that gives … Continued
High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell says that no EU agreement has been reached on an embargo on Russian energy sources. According to a report by Reuters, Borrell says that there is insufficient support from European Union member states for a complete embargo or punitive tariff on … Continued
MEPs and the Council have reached a provisional political agreement on the Digital Services Act which aims for more online safety, and transparency and to prevent the spread of illegal content. Together with the Digital Markets Act, the Digital Services act will set standards for a safer and more transparent digital space for users and … Continued