Tag: Youth
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Malta with the third lowest median age in Europe: but there is a caveat
According to the latest Eurostat statistics, Malta has the third-lowest median age in the European Union, at 40 years. This is significantly lower than the EU average of 44.9 years and places Malta behind only Ireland, which has the lowest median age at 39.6 years, and Luxembourg, with a median age of 39.8 years. Despite…
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Adrian Delia states his son was assaulted in a public place in Sliema
Opposition MP Adrian Delia has published a statement along with a photo stating that his son was assaulted, yesterday, in a public space in Sliema. He said that he was assaulted by a youth-gang in a family-friendly area. Delia also said that there is a growing problem of unruly youths frequenting such areas during the…
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Student organisation Pulse is “deeply concerned” about the government’s proposed construction and planning reforms
The university and college students organisation Pule has issued a statement saying it is deeply concerned about the government’s proposed construction and planning reforms. The organisation said that the proposed reforms take away a voice from the communities on how their tons and villages are developed. The student organisation also said that the reforms give…
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ADPD Leader says landlords have to maintain their properties: highlights housing crisis
In a public address posted on social media, ADPD Leader Sandra Gauci addressed the housing crisis and highlighted several issues that the government should urgently tackle. Among her proposals, Sandra Guaci is arguing in favour of a “passport for buildings” classifying their health, and for the government to build more public housing estates to address…
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Glenn Micallef approved by the European Parliament as European Commissioner for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture and Sport portfolio
Glenn Micallef, who was Prime Minister’s Robert Abela chief of staff, has been approved by the European Parliament as European Commissioner for for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture and Sport portfolio. His hearing took place with minimum opposition from MEPs and was also supported by Malta’s Opposition MEPS at the EPP, Peter Agius and David Casa.…
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Emerging politicians with no Party leadership and vision
Just because the Nationalist Party has made one commendable move during a very long Summer slumber, we still see the Nationalist Party’s leadership failing to provide any concrete direction to the Nationalist Party or its vision for the country. When the Nationalist Party presented in Parliament a very comprehensive reform to the Justice system and…
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Buying the youth or forcing them to leave
Social and economic conditions are currently hardest on the youth, pensioners, and the lower-paid. Those in Malta who do not own a property and are still young have a very serious challenge ahead of their life to be able to afford a property and additionally to raise a family. However, Robert Abela is offering the…
