Malta joined the European Union 1st May 2004 and it has been a member of the Schengen area since 21st December 2007.

Malta is a single-chamber parliamentary republic with a head of government - the prime minister - and a head of state - the president - whose role is largely ceremonial. The country is divided into 5 regions. Each has its own regional committee, which serves as the intermediary between local and national government.

There are 6 members of the European Parliament from Malta.

EU - Malta

On the 16th October 2017, the Maltese investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia was killed in a car bomb explosion. Ms Caruana Galizia gave to the Committee of Inquiry into Money Laundering, Tax Avoidance and Tax Evasion (PANA) evidence about her work on the Panama Papers at a meeting in February 2017 in Malta.

Every day journalists risk their lives to help keep us informed. Freedom of Press is considered to be an essential element of democracy by the European Parliament, which strongly supports it within the EU and beyond. Article 11 of the EU's Charter of Fundamental Rights clearly states that “freedom and pluralism of the media shall be respected”.

Press freedom in Malta (2019-2020)

Press freedom in Malta

Roberta Metsola, EP President, visits to ARQ group in Birkirkara and the Atelier del Restauro in Naxxar.

Official visit of Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Malta

President meets students at St Joseph School and pays tributeon Paulina Dembska's murder site in Sliema.

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Malta

President's visit to Seifert Systems in Birżebbugia. The company received EU funding recently.

Maltese MEPs official portraits - 10th Parliamentary term.

European elections 2024 - Roberta METSOLA, EP President, voting in Sliema (Malta)

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Malta - Lays wreath on the Sette Giugno Monument, Valletta

Illuminations: One month to go across the EU

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Sviatlana TSIKHANOUSKAYA, Leader of the Belarusian democratic forces and Head of the United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus

EU Elections 2024 – Election Night

First estimates from some countries

Bulgaria, Croatia, Malta

EU Elections 2024 – Election Night - First estimates from some countries   Bulgaria, Croatia, Malta

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L-attakk bla preċedent tal-Iran fuq Iżrael, il-ħtieġa ta’ tnaqqis tat-tensjoni u rispons tal-UE (dibattitu)

Tkomplija tas-seduta

Seduta solenni - L-20 Anniversarju tat-Tkabbir tal-UE tal-2004

Ħin tal-votazzjonijiet

Approvazzjoni tal-Minuti tas-seduta ta’ qabel

L-attakk fuq il-klima u n-natura: tentattivi tal-lemin estrem u tal-konservattivi biex jeqirdu l-Patt Ekoloġiku u jipprevjenu l-investiment fil-futur tagħna (dibattitu topiku)

Emenda tad-Direttiva 2013/36/UE fir-rigward tas-setgħat superviżorji, tas-sanzjonijiet, tal-fergħat ta' pajjiżi terzi, u tar-riskji ambjentali, soċjali u ta' governanza - Emenda tar-Regolament (UE) Nru 575/2013 fir-rigward tar-rekwiżiti għar-riskju ta' kreditu, għar-riskju ta' aġġustament tal-valwazzjoni tal-kreditu, għar-riskju operattiv, għar-riskju tas-suq u għall-minimu tal-output (dibattitu konġunt - L-Unjoni Bankarja)

Is-sitt Direttiva dwar il-Ġlieda Kontra l-Ħasil tal-Flus - Regolament dwar il-Ġlieda Kontra l-Ħasil tal-Flus - L-istabbiliment tal-Awtorità għall-Ġlieda kontra l-Ħasil tal-Flus u l-Finanzjament tat-Terroriżmu (dibattitu konġunt - Il-ġlieda kontra l-ħasil tal-flus)

Id-dritt ta' inkjesta tal-Parlament Ewropew (dibattitu)

Ħin tal-votazzjonijiet (segwitu)

Id-dikjarazzjoni ta’ La Hulpe dwar il-futur tal-Ewropa soċjali (dibattitu)

Nibnu futur sostenibbli flimkien: l-isfidi ekonomiċi, soċjali u territorjali għal Ewropa kompetittiva, koeżiva u inklużiva (dibattitu)

It-tentattivi reċenti li jiġu mċaħħda d-dittaturi u r-riskju ta’ ritorn tal-Ewropa għat-totalitariżmu (dibattitu)

L-Ażerbajġan, b’mod partikolari r-repressjoni tas-soċjetà ċivili u l-każijiet ta’ Dr Gubad Ibadoghlu u Ilhamiz Guliyev

It-tħassir propost tal-liġi li tipprojbixxi l-mutilazzjoni ġenitali femminili fil-Gambja

Il-liġi l-ġdida dwar is-sigurtà f’Hong Kong u l-każijiet ta’ Andy Li u Joseph John

L-abbozz ta’ liġi kontra l-persuni LGBTIQ adottat mill-parlament tal-Ghana b’implikazzjonijiet għad-drittijiet tal-bniedem, il-libertà tal-espressjoni u l-prinċipji demokratiċi (dibattitu)

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Spjegazzjonijiet tal-vot

L-aġenda tas-seduta li jmiss

Għeluq tas-seduta

Plenary session

Press Conference: End of LIBE Delegation Visit in Malta with Chair Sophie in t' Veld

Migrazzjoni

Conference on the Future of Europe - Plenary - Migration

Ftuħ mill-Kopresidenti u aġenda kif ġiet proposta mill-Bord Eżekuttiv

Saħħa

autre langue

Conference on the Future of Europe - Plenary (with Metadata)

Preżentazzjoni tal-Avvenimenti Nazzjonali

Intervent mill-partijiet ikkonċernati mistiedna

Conference on the Future of Europe - Plenary I : Opening, Agenda, Interactive presentations of National Events and stakeholders interventions

Panels taċ-Ċittadini Ewropej - preżentazzjoni mill-Kopresidenti u mir-rappreżentanti tal-Panels taċ-Ċittadini Ewropej, segwita minn diskussjoni

Modifika fl-aġenda

Rapport tar-rappreżentanti tal-Panels/Avvenimenti Nazzjonali dwar il-panels u l-avvenimenti nazzjonali li għaddejjin bħalissa

Rapport dwar l-Avveniment Ewropew taż-Żgħażagħ

Pjattaforma diġitali multilingwi - preżentazzjoni tar-rapporti interim u tas-sitwazzjoni attwali mill-Kopresidenti, segwita minn diskussjoni

Għeluq tas-sessjoni plenarja tal-Konferenza

Conference on the Future of Europe - Plenary

Tkomplija tas-sessjoni

Ftuħ tas-seduta

Dikjarazzjoni tal-President

Avviż mill-President

Approvazzjoni tal-Minuti tas-seduti ta’ qabel

Kompożizzjoni tal-gruppi politiċi

Negozjati qabel l-ewwel qari tal-Parlament (Artikolu 71 tar-Regoli ta&#39; Proċedura): ara l-Minuti

Iffirmar tal-atti adottati skont il-proċedura leġiżlattiva ordinarja (Artikolu 79 tar-Regoli ta&#39; Proċedura): ara l-Minuti

Ordni tas-seduta

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Il-futur tar-relazzjonijiet UE-Żvizzera (dibattitu)

Sessjoni ta&#39; votazzjonijiet

Il-futur tar-relazzjonijiet UE-Żvizzera (tkomplija tad-dibattitu)

Dispożizzjonijiet komuni dwar il-Fond Ewropew għall-Iżvilupp Reġjonali, il-Fond Soċjali Ewropew Plus, il-Fond ta&#39; Koeżjoni, il-Fond għal Tranżizzjoni Ġusta u l-Fond Ewropew għall-Affarijiet Marittimi u s-Sajd u r-regoli finanzjarji għalihom u għall-Fond għall-Ażil u l-Migrazzjoni, il-Fond għas-Sigurtà Interna u l-Istrument għall-Ġestjoni tal-Fruntieri u tal-Viżi - Il-Fond Ewropew għall-Iżvilupp Reġjonali (FEŻR) u l-Fond ta&#39; Koeżjoni 2021–2027 - Dispożizzjonijiet speċifiċi għall-mira tal-kooperazzjoni territorjali Ewropea (Interreg) appoġġata mill-Fond Ewropew għall-Iżvilupp Reġjonali (FEŻR) u mill-istrumenti ta&#39; finanzjament estern 2021–2027 (dibattitu)

Rapport tal-2020 tal-Kummissjoni dwar l-Istat tad-Dritt (dibattitu)

Rapporti 2019-2020 dwar il-Bożnija-Ħerzegovina (dibattitu)

Tħabbir tar-riżultati tal-votazzjoni

Kompożizzjoni tal-kumitati u tad-delegazzjonijiet 

Is-saħħa sesswali u riproduttiva u d-drittijiet relatati fl-UE, fil-kuntest tas-saħħa tan-nisa (dibattitu)

Impriża Konġunta għall-Computing ta&#39; Prestazzjoni Għolja Ewropew (dibattitu)

Il-25 anniversarju tal-Konferenza Internazzjonali dwar il-Popolazzjoni u l-Iżvilupp (ICPD25) (is-Summit ta&#39; Nairobi) (dibattitu)

Idoneità regolatorja, sussidjarjetà u proporzjonalità - rapport dwar it-Tfassil Aħjar tal-Liġijiet 2017, 2018 u 2019 (preżentazzjoni qasira)

Ftuħ mill-Kopresidenti u aġenda kif proposta mill-Bord Eżekuttiv

Skopijiet u aspettattivi tal-Konferenza, inklużi l-panels taċ-Ċittadini Ewropej, il-panels/l-avvenimenti nazzjonali u l-Pjattaforma Diġitali Multilingwi: preżentazzjoni u diskussjoni ġenerali

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Għeluq tal-laqgħa plenarja tal-Konferenza

Inaugural plenary of the Conference on the Future of Europe

Tħabbir tar-riżultati tal-votazzjoni: ara l-Minuti

Il-ħruġ tat-Turkija mill-Konvenzjoni ta&#39; Istanbul (dibattitu)

Kompożizzjoni tal-kumitati u tad-delegazzjonijiet : ara l-Minuti

Strateġija Ewropea għad-data - Rapport ta&#39; evalwazzjoni tal-Kummissjoni dwar l-implimentazzjoni tar-Regolament Ġenerali dwar il-Protezzjoni tad-Data (GDPR) sentejn wara l-applikazzjoni tiegħu (dibattitu)

L-ewwel sessjoni ta&#39; votazzjonijiet (tkomplija)

Strateġija Ewropea għad-data - Rapport ta&#39; evalwazzjoni tal-Kummissjoni dwar l-implimentazzjoni tar-Regolament Ġenerali dwar il-Protezzjoni tad-Data (GDPR) sentejn wara l-applikazzjoni tiegħu (tkomplija tad-dibattitu)

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L-assassinju ta&#39; Daphne Caruana Galizia u l-istat tad-dritt f&#39;Malta (dibattitu)

Atti delegati (Artikolu 111(6) tar-Regoli ta&#39; Proċedura) (azzjonijiet meħuda): ara l-Minuti

Il-kontroll tal-esportazzjonijiet, is-senserija, l-assistenza teknika u t-transitu u t-trasferiment ta’ oġġetti b’użu doppju (dibattitu)

It-tieni sessjoni ta&#39; votazzjonijiet

Il-kontroll tal-esportazzjonijiet, is-senserija, l-assistenza teknika u t-transitu u t-trasferiment ta’ oġġetti b’użu doppju (tkomplija tad-dibattitu)

Approvazzjoni tal-minuti tas-sessjoni li għaddejja u trażmissjoni tat-testi adottati: ara l-Minuti

Dati tas-seduti li jmiss: ara l-Minuti

L-Istat tad-Dritt f'Malta (dibattitu)

Rule of law in Malta (debate)

Protezzjoni tal-ġurnalisti u d-difiża tal-libertà tal-midja f'Malta: il-każ ta' Daphne Caruana Galizia (dibattitu)

Protection of journalists and the defence of media freedom in Malta: the case of Daphne Caruana Galizia (debate)

Segwitu għall-Panama Papers u l-istat tad-dritt f'Malta

Panama Papers follow-up and the rule of law in Malta

M. DIACONU - CULT rapporteur - T. NAVRACSICS - EU Commissioner for Education, Culture, Youth and Sport - N. KERR - Deputy Permanent Representative of Malta to EU, Presidency of the Council - & S. COSTA

UNKN

Antonio TAJANI, President of EP,Jean-Claude Juncker, EC president and Joseph MUSCAT, Prime Minister of Malta

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Valletta (Malta) - Participation in an event on the occasion of the 20th anniversary since Malta joined the European Union

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Myriam SPITERI DEBONO, President of Malta

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Zejtun ( Malta ) - Visit of a company specialized in the packaging for cosmetics

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Valletta (Malta) : Visit to PWC Malta, Mill street, Qormi

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Malta - participation to the 'MEP Business Dialogue' organised by the Malta Chamber of SMEs

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Malta - Meeting with George VELLA, President of Malta

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Valletta (Malta) - Meeting with Anġlu FARRUGIA, Speaker of the House of Representatives of Malta

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Valletta (Malta): visit of a pharmaceutical manufactory in Birzebuggia

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Msida (Malta) - Meeting with the Faculty of Laws academic staff followed by a Townhall discussion with Law Students

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Msida (Malta) - Participation at the event Women in leadership: Breaking barriers and empowering change

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Msida (Malta) - Visit to Sixth Form, Chiswick House School & St Martin's College

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Malta - Visits of the Magro Group

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Malta - Meeting with the Students of the Sacred Heart Minor Seminary

First publication of available national estimates from Bulgaria, Croatia and Malta at 19.20. On Sunday 9th June 2024, the hemicycle of the European Parliament in Brussels transforms into a press room on the occasion of the election night. Over several hours, journalists from all over Europe follow the results thanks to national estimates and exit polling data. From 6 to 9 June 2024, around 360 million Europeans are called to the polls to elect the 720 members of the next European Parliament. The constitutive session of the newly elected Parliament will take place in July, in Strasbourg. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

European Elections Night 2024 - First publication of available national estimates from Bulgaria, Croatia and Malta

First publication of available national estimates from Netherlands, Austria, Cyprus, Germany, Greece and Malta at 18.40. On Sunday 9th June 2024, the hemicycle of the European Parliament in Brussels transforms into a press room on the occasion of the election night. Over several hours, journalists from all over Europe follow the results thanks to national estimates and exit polling data. From 6 to 9 June 2024, around 360 million Europeans are called to the polls to elect the 720 members of the next European Parliament. The constitutive session of the newly elected Parliament will take place in July, in Strasbourg. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

European Elections Night 2024 - First publication of available national estimates from Netherlands, Austria, Cyprus, Germany, Greece and Malta at 18.40

This news item shows voters and first voters arriving to polling stations in Malta and voting her representatives. Citizens of Malta that are over 16 years old elect their 6 representatives to the European Parliament during the European elections on 8th of June. The newly elected 6 Maltese Members, representing EU citizens until 2029, meet in July with other representatives to elect their President, Vice-Presidents and Quaestors. They decide on the composition of Parliament's standing and sub committees - thereby launching the new legislative term.

European elections 2024 - Ambiance shots of polling stations in Malta - First time voters

The President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola votes in the European elections in Sliema, Malta. This footage shows the polling station, her moment of voting and statement. All citizens of Malta that are 16 years old and older elect their 6 representatives to the European Parliament on 8th of June. The newly elected 6 Maltese Members, representing EU citizens until 2029, meet in July with other representatives to elect their President, Vice-Presidents and Quaestors. They decide on the composition of Parliament's standing and sub committees - thereby launching the new legislative term.

On 8 and 9 May, landmark buildings across the EU will be illuminated to mark Europe Day and “one month to go” to the last day before voting. This new item shows illuminations in the historical site of Fort St. Angelo in Birgu (Malta).

European Elections 2024 - "One month to go": Illuminations in Birgu (Malta)

On 8 and 9 May, landmark buildings across the EU will be illuminated to mark Europe Day and “one month to go” to the last day before voting. This new item shows illuminations on the historical landmark of the Arc of Triumph in Paris (France).

European Elections 2024 - "One month to go": Illuminations in Paris (France)

Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament, meets with Sviatlana TSIKHANOUSKAYA, Leader of the Belarusian democratic forces and Head of the United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus:. This news shows the meeting and bilateral, the signing ceremony of a letter of Intent on enhancing relations between the European Parliament and the democratic forces and civil society of Belarus and their statements.

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Malta - Meeting with Sviatlana TSIKHANOUSKAYA, Leader of the Belarusian democratic forces and Head of the United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus

EP President Roberta METSOLA participates in an event on the occasion of the 20th anniversary since Malta joined the European Union. The European Fair at the Ta' Qali National Park, is a celebration with various entities, embassies, organisations, NGOs, and local small businesses showcasing their initiatives and involvement in EU projects and initiatives over the years. She exchanges with particpants and visitors. Roberta Metsola delivers also a speech marking Malta's 20th anniversary as an EU member state.

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Ta Qali (Malta): participation in an event on the occasion of the 20th anniversary since Malta joined the European Union

Ylenia is a dedicated student of European studies in Malta who was born on the 1st of May 2004. On that same day, Malta joined the European Union. Parliament celebrates the 20th anniversary of the EU’s biggest enlargement. In this news item young Ylenia shares her testimony on the feelings about this historical event and the EU. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivering.

Born European - 20th anniversary of the 2004 Enlargement of the European Union – Malta

To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the 2004 EU Enlargement, the EP buildings in Brussels, Strasbourg and Luxembourg are illuminated.

20th Anniversary of the 2004 EU Enlargement: illuminations of the EP buildings in Brussels, Strasbourg and Luxembourg

In the European Union, democracy may seem obvious to us today. But this has not always been the case. Not so long ago, millions of Europeans lived through times when they could not vote or even speak up freely. When their very lives could be in danger simply for being different, for holding different beliefs or for wanting a different life. Democracy is a precious gift passed on to us from previous generations. They aspired towards it and fought for it. Now it is up to us to maintain it, to make it stronger and pass it on to the generations to come. The most effective way to do so is by voting - because the more people vote, the stronger democracy becomes. On June 6-9 2024: Use your vote or others will decide for you.

Use your vote – European elections 2024 video – Trailer 3 Dubbed 16:9 - English (Malta)

In the European Union, democracy may seem obvious to us today. But this has not always been the case. Not so long ago, millions of Europeans lived through times when they could not vote or even speak up freely. When their very lives could be in danger simply for being different, for holding different beliefs or for wanting a different life. Democracy is a precious gift passed on to us from previous generations. They aspired towards it and fought for it. Now it is up to us to maintain it, to make it stronger and pass it on to the generations to come. The most effective way to do so is by voting - because the more people vote, the stronger democracy becomes. On June 6-9 2024: Use your vote or others will decide for you.

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Use your vote – European elections 2024 video – Trailer 4 Dubbed 16:9 - English (Malta)

Use your vote – European elections 2024 video – Short version Dubbed 1:1 - English (Malta)

Use your vote – European elections 2024 video – Short version Dubbed 9:16 - English (Malta)

Use your vote – European elections 2024 video – Documentary Dubbed 1:1 - English (Malta)

Use your vote – European elections 2024 video – Trailer 7 OV 16:9 - English (Malta)

Use your vote – European elections 2024 video – Trailer 2 Dubbed 16:9 - English (Malta)

Use your vote – European elections 2024 video – Trailer 7 Dubbed 1:1 - English (Malta)

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Maltese MEPs official portraits - 10th Parliamentary term.

Maltese MEPs official portraits - 10th Parliamentary term.

European elections 2024 - Roberta METSOLA, EP President, voting in Sliema (Malta)

European elections 2024 - Roberta METSOLA, EP President, voting in Sliema (Malta)

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Malta - Lays wreath on the Sette Giugno Monument, Valletta

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Malta - Lays wreath on the Sette Giugno Monument, Valletta

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Malta - Lays wreath on the Sette Giugno Monument, Valletta

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Malta - Lays wreath on the Sette Giugno Monument, Valletta

Illuminations: One month to go across the EU

Illuminations: One month to go across the EU

Illuminations: One month to go across the EU

Illuminations: One month to go across the EU

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Sviatlana TSIKHANOUSKAYA, Leader of the Belarusian democratic forces and Head of the United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Sviatlana TSIKHANOUSKAYA, Leader of the Belarusian democratic forces and Head of the United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Sviatlana TSIKHANOUSKAYA, Leader of the Belarusian democratic forces and Head of the United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Sviatlana TSIKHANOUSKAYA, Leader of the Belarusian democratic forces and Head of the United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Sviatlana TSIKHANOUSKAYA, Leader of the Belarusian democratic forces and Head of the United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Sviatlana TSIKHANOUSKAYA, Leader of the Belarusian democratic forces and Head of the United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus