Governance

EU plans tougher safeguards against democratic backsliding by future members

The EU is developing robust safeguards to ensure future member countries cannot backslide on reforms or use their veto power to obstruct the bloc after joining, Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos…

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Malta’s Labour Party wins record fourth term in parliamentary election

Prime Minister Robert Abela's Labour Party claimed a record fourth successive general election ‌victory in Malta on Sunday, riding voter confidence in a strong economy, although the size of its…

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European anti-fraud office opens investigation into Peter Mandelson

The European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) said it had opened an investigation into Peter Mandelson, ‌Britain's former ambassador to the U.S. and an ex-EU politician under scrutiny over his ties to…

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Report Finds Corruption in Italy Growing More Hidden and Systemic

Corruption in Italy has become “more insidious and evasive,” spreading into “every part of public life,” according to the anti-corruption agency ANAC in its annual report. The report, presented to…

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Biggest party in Romanian coalition withdraws support for PM, political crisis looms

Romania's ruling Social Democrats voted to withdraw their support for Liberal Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan on Monday and called on him to resign, likely triggering months of instability that will…

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Vivian Appoints Zampa Debattista As Financial Advisors

Vivian, a leading local pharmaceutical importer and distributor, announced the appointment of Zampa Debattista, a growing firm of accountants, auditors, and tax advisors, as its new financial advisors, a strategic…

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Maltese Editors Perspectives

The Times of Malta says that impunity has already led to the national disaster of grey-listing. The new breed of untouchables could spell political upheaval all over again. In this…

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Malta: Democracy prone to abuse and clientelism- Repubblika

Civil society movement Repubblika warned that further abuse of the democratic process will lead to apathy and erode the trust that remains in politicians. The country has a problem with the ‘power…

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Maltese Editorials’ Perspectives

Times of Malta says that politicians had overlooked growing income inequality but that this is starting to change. It says political leaders should commit themselves to a long-term strategy on…

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Governance in focus as EASO holds management board in Malta

The 31st meeting of the European Asylum Support Office (EASO) Management Board was held in Malta on 18-19 February 2019. The meeting, which focussed heavily on administrative and governance matters,…

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