Tag: Roberta Metsola
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ECB raises inflation forecast: ECB Chief calls for more investment in AI
Yesterday, during a hearing of the European Parliament’s Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde presented latest ECB’s inflation outlook, with inflation the outlook showing inflation going even higher and expected to remain above 2% until 2029. According to the ECB’s latest September projections, headline inflation is expected to average…
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Diplomats gather in New York ahead of the UNGA
Diplomats and political leaders are gathering in New York ahead of the 81st United Nations General Assembly, with bilateral and multilateral meetings already taking place on the sidelines. EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas met European foreign ministers before holding a press conference, where she reiterated the need to increase sanctions on Russia…
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President of the European Parliament evasive on abortion rights
On the sidelines of this week’s major events and speeches at the European Parliament, the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, was ambushed by journalist and researcher Alessandro Marcia and asked about abortion and LGBT rights. She was taken by surprise and ended up on the defensive, saying that she supports LGBT rights but…
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EU leaders condemn Serbia’s celebrations of Ratko Mladić
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has condemned Serbia’s official and state celebrations of Ratko Mladić, including the funeral held after his death. She said the images from the ceremony in Belgrade were shocking, and that official support and the presence of senior Serbian officials were deeply regrettable. Those scenes, she said, show a…
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President of the European Parliament writes heartfelt tribute to Daphne Caruana Galizia
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola has written a heartfelt tribute in the form of a personal message to Daphne Caruana Galizia. President Metsola decried the dark and difficult times Malta is currently experiencing, but said that although the crooks had spent years abusing the country’s institutions to cover up her murder and silence her voice,…
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The EU works with NATO to simplify defence procurement and increase preparedness
Yesterday, European Parliament President Robert Metsola announced that the Council presidency and European Parliament negotiators reached a provisional agreement on a new defence simplification package aimed at removing administrative delays in procurement, permitting, reporting and cross-border cooperation. The EU is moving ahead with new legislation to simplify defence procurement, accelerate permitting and boost industrial readiness,…
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Party Leaders vote in uneventful election
Party leaders have voted in what is considered one of the most uneventful general elections in recent Maltese history. Prime Minister Robert Abela called a snap election riding a wave of high-trust ratings with the aim to consolidate power. Robert Abela voted in Żejtun while Alex Borg voted in Munxar (Gozo). Sandra Gauci voted in…
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European Parliament President gives speech at Nationalist Party rally
The European Parliament President Roberta Metsola has attended another Nationalist Party rally in Swieqi, this time also giving a speech right before the discourse of PN Leader Alex Borg. In her speech, President Metsola highlighted the growing security issues in Swieqi which, she said, were being ignored by the government. She praised the work of…
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European Parliament President joins Nationalist Party rally in Siġġiewi
Roberta Metsola joined the Nationalist Party’s rally in Siġġiewi yesterday, where supporters gathered in large numbers in what is considered a traditional Nationalist Party stronghold. President Metsola met and interacted with party supporters who attended the rally. She did not deliver any speeches PN Leader Alex Borg gave a determined speech saying the Nationalist Party…
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European Parliament President pushes back against Ilham Aliyev’s rant: “The European Parliament is elected democratically” – Roberta Metsola
Earlier today at the European Political Community Summit, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola delivered a pointed defence of the European Parliament’s democratic legitimacy against comments by Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev. President Metsola underscored that the European Parliament is composed of directly elected representatives from across the European Union, stressing that its members are accountable to…
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Canada attends for the first time a European Political Community Meeting in Yerevan, Armenia
Canada attended a European Political Summit for the first time ever as the 8th Summit was organised in Armenia’s capital, Yerevan. EU Member states are present along with EU officials. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is also present. According to official Canadian government statements, Carney held bilateral meetings with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and several…
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European Parliament to have greater legislative role: Parliament pushes for European taxes and bigger budget
Under a new agreement signed yesterday by EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, the European Parliament is set to to have a more active and important role in the European legislative process. Among the new changes that will be implemented the European Parliament will received international treaties before…