Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Peter Agius has been appointed to lead negotiations on the European Union’s single market rules concerning product safety and compliance, with a focus on the role of national authorities in monitoring products across the EU. His efforts will be pivotal in shaping the upcoming legislative framework set to affect businesses and consumers across Europe.
The European Parliament is expected to adopt a resolution later this year on the New Legislative Frameworks, a comprehensive tool that will apply to all products within the EU’s single market. Agius, representing the European People’s Party (EPP), will spearhead the negotiations, advocating for a balance between reducing bureaucratic barriers for businesses and ensuring consumer safety.
In a statement, MEP Peter Agius welcomed the opportunity to lead these important discussions, saying, “I will be pushing for a Europe with less bureaucracy for business and more safety for consumers, while opening up opportunities for European businesses, particularly small and family-run businesses, which form the backbone of our economy, including in Malta.”
“We must also make sure that our European businesses can compete in Europe. This cannot happen unless we secure a level playing field with competition from China and the rest of the world. The growth of our business and our continued investment in innovation translate into safer and better products and ultimately better jobs for our workers. Let us make sure to harness the full power of the EU’s single market.” Said MEP Peter Agius.
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Lieutenant Norville Paul Micallef successfully completed a 12 week intensive course in the United States, titled the International Maritime Officer Course (IMOC).
During the course he was designated Class Leader for the entire course and was presented with a token on graduation day.
‘This prestigious program is specifically designed for international officers, equipping them with advanced skills in Search and Rescue, Maritime Law Enforcement, Marine Safety, and Crisis Command & Control.’
Well done Norville!
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Over 850 Maltese books are being sent to Australia, Canada, the UK, the US, Italy, and Belgium as part of a new initiative to establish libraries for Maltese communities abroad.
This project is spearheaded by the Directorate for Consular Services and Maltese Living Abroad within the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, in collaboration with Ċentru tal-Ilsien Malti and other national bodies, including Malta Libraries and the National Literacy Agency. The aim is to promote the Maltese language and culture among diaspora communities.
The first shipment has already reached the Maltese Embassy in Brussels, with additional deliveries on the way to other diplomatic missions.
The libraries will feature a broad selection of books catering to all ages and interests, including Maltese comics, children’s stories, and English-language publications about Malta’s heritage to ensure accessibility for non-Maltese speakers.
A formal agreement was signed to solidify the partnership between the Directorate and Ċentru tal-Ilsien Malti. This will enable ongoing linguistic support and further initiatives aimed at promoting the Maltese language overseas.
Notable contributions include the Maltese for Foreigners series by Dr Charles Daniel Saliba and the Karamellu tar-Raħal t’Isfel series by author Charles Buttigieg.
These libraries will support the educational and cultural activities of Maltese embassies, fostering cultural exchange and offering diaspora communities and embassy visitors a deeper connection to Malta’s linguistic and cultural heritage.
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