Labour MEP Alex Agius Saliba has been nominated for the ‘Youth Champion of the Mandate’ award by Parliament Magazine for his exceptional contributions over the past five years. He stands as the sole Maltese MEP nominated this year and across all four editions of the awards in this mandate, previously recognized for his efforts in various sectors. At 36, Agius Saliba served as Vice President of the Socialists and Democrats group, pivotal in enacting significant legislation in the European Parliament, notably advocating for a universal digital device charger, despite pushback from major players like Apple.

Recognized as the 35th most influential MEP and featured among Politico’s “20 MEPs to watch,” Agius Saliba’s recent triumph includes championing the “Right to Disconnect” campaign, now progressing into a directive by the European Commission, safeguarding workers’ free time from work-related obligations.

Locally, Agius Saliba fights for vulnerable groups and Maltese traditions, evidenced by his initiative to investigate monopolistic practices in the food retail sector, yielding a significant price reduction agreement. Grateful for the nomination, he looks ahead to further serving Maltese interests in the upcoming legislative term.

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