Tag: commissioner
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AFM Drug-Heist inquiry concluded
The inquiry into the drug heist at the AFM’s Safi barracks was concluded earlier today. Predictably, it exonerated the Home Affairs Minister Byron Camilleri from any responsibility (even though he offered to resign). The AFM’s Commander, Brigadier Clinton O’Neill has been reinstated to his post following the conclusion of the inquiry. Even more astonishing was…
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21 Police Officers promoted to Sergeants
In a ceremony at Police Headquarters in Floriana, 21 constables were promoted to sergeants. The event was led by Minister for Home Affairs Byron Camilleri and Police Commissioner Angelo Gafà. The newly appointed sergeants completed a 14-week training program covering topics like criminal law, ethics, human rights, and community engagement. They were encouraged to act…
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The not so new European Commission
Last week, a new European Union Commission was inaugurated for the next five years. Ursula von der Leyen, who served as the President of the previous Commission, had her term renewed and now leads the new cabinet. The previous EU Commission was overshadowed by a Covid pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Talk on…
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Robert Abela’s plan for Glenn Micallef may not work
Why would Supreme Leader Robert Abela nominate his previous chief of staff, Glenn Micallef as European Union Commissioner? This is not a parting gift. The position of EU Commissioner is too valuable to be wasted on frivolity. Glenn Micallef is part of Robert Abela’s continuity plan for the Labour Party. The plan is to raise…
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Ursula Von Der Leyen reconfirmed as President of the European Union Commission with 57.2% of the vote
Ursula Von Der Leyen has been reconfirmed as EU Commissioner by the European Parliament with 401 votes in favour. 284 voted against and 15 abstained. The vote is a strong confirmation for continuity of the European Union on its fundamental policies including its position on Ukraine and Russia. Appointing Kaja Kallas as the EU’s High…