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Mediterranean ObserverMay 17, 2023

The Commission has today put forward proposals for the most ambitious and comprehensive reform of the EU Customs Union since its establishment in 1968. The measures proposed today present a world-leading, data-driven vision for EU Customs, which will massively simplify customs processes for business, especially for the most trustworthy traders. Embracing the digital transformation, the […]

Mediterranean ObserverMay 16, 2023

The European economy continues to show resilience in a challenging global context. Lower energy prices, abating supply constraints and a strong labour market supported moderate growth in the first quarter of 2023, dispelling fears of a recession. This better-than-expected start to the year lifts the growth outlook for the EU economy to 1.0% in 2023 […]

Mediterranean ObserverMay 9, 2023

Europe Day is an important occasion to look back on the progress achieved to date but also an opportunity to look towards the future and engage in an active discussion. An active dialogue between the European institutions and relevant stakeholders is essential in continuing to revitalize the European dream and deepen the European integration. This […]

Mediterranean ObserverMay 5, 2023

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We need to Master New Opportunities To Succeed Responsibly. Every story has its beginning. Ours started in 1958. It was a year of turbulence and uncertainty for British Colony Malta. As the winds of change started to blow and the ordinarily placid Maltese life got disturbed some reassured themselves that by assuming continuity Malta would […]

Mediterranean ObserverMay 4, 2023

The Council and the European Parliament reached today a provisional deal on the regulation for geographical indication protection for craft and industrial products. Once this regulation is finally approved, geographical indications (GIs), which up to now were used mainly for foods and beverages, will be enlarged to industrial products whose qualities are essentially linked to the […]

Mediterranean ObserverMay 2, 2023

The Malta Business Bureau (MBB) has conducted an assessment report looking into the tangible impacts of the proposed Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation, together with Grant Thornton. The report involves a combination of online desk research and in-depth interviews with a range of businesses likely to be impacted by the proposal, including hotels and restaurants. […]

Mediterranean ObserverApril 26, 2023

The Commission welcomes the political agreement on the ReFuelEU Aviation proposal It was reached yesterday between the European Parliament and the Council. Once in place, the new rules will help decarbonise the aviation sector by requiring fuel suppliers to blend sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) with kerosene in increasing amounts from 2025. This measure on its own is […]

Mediterranean ObserverApril 25, 2023

Book your seat, 1 day left to register, registration will end on 26 April 2023, 23:59 CEST Register here Practical information When Friday 5 May 2023, 09:00 CEST – Friday 5 May 2023, 18:00 CEST Where Charlemagne building of the European Commission 170 rue de la Loi, 1000 Brussels, Belgium Livestream Starts on Friday 5 May 2023, […]

Mediterranean ObserverApril 25, 2023

The Council has adopted new rules to combat pay discrimination and help close the gender pay gap in the EU. Under the pay transparency directive, EU companies will be required to share information about how much they pay women and men for work of equal value, and take action if their gender pay gap exceeds […]

Mediterranean ObserverMarch 30, 2023

Yesterday, the Malta Business Bureau (MBB) and Deloitte Malta organised a business event focusing on the revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD). The EPBD is an EU legislation which governs the energy efficiency standards which buildings must adhere to. The EU is aiming to revise the current EPBD to bring it further in line with the […]

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Author: Mediterranean Observer

EU Customs Reform: A data-driven vision for a simpler, smarter and safer Customs Union

Spring 2023 Economic Forecast: An improved outlook amid persistent challenges

Malta Business Bureau calls for revitalising and reskilling on Europe Day 2023

MISSION:FORWARD by MHRA President Tony Zahra

Council and Parliament strike provisional deal to protect geographical indications for craft and industrial products

Brussels │ MBB Report on EU Packaging & Packaging Waste Proposal

European Green Deal | new law agreed to cut aviation emissions by promoting sustainable aviation fuels

European Tourism Day 2023

Gender pay gap | Council adopts new rules on pay transparency

MBB-Deloitte Event Discusses Revised EU Building Rules

EU Customs Reform: A data-driven vision for a simpler, smarter and safer Customs Union

Spring 2023 Economic Forecast: An improved outlook amid persistent challenges

Malta Business Bureau calls for revitalising and reskilling on Europe Day 2023

EU Customs Reform: A data-driven vision for a simpler, smarter and safer Customs Union

Spring 2023 Economic Forecast: An improved outlook amid persistent challenges

Malta Business Bureau calls for revitalising and reskilling on Europe Day 2023