Malta MEP David Casa Calls For Clearer Maternity Arrangements For MPs

Maltese MEP and PN Head of Delegation, David Casa has penned an open letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Carmelo Abela, urging him to improve parliament’s inclusivity by introducing clearer maternity arrangements for pregnant MPs and new mothers.

Casa argued that becoming a mother should not mean losing the ability to participate in parliamentary decisions, and proposed the introduction of a voluntary proxy voting system.

Casa pointed to reforms in the European Parliament, supported by European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, which allow MEPs to delegate their vote to a colleague for up to three months before their expected delivery date and six months after childbirth.

He suggested Malta consider a similar arrangement, and called for the matter to be discussed through the House Business Committee to identify the necessary changes.

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