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Mediterranean ObserverOctober 3, 2022

Measures to reduce energy prices The Energy Council agreed on a Regulation on an emergency intervention to address high energy prices earlier today which outlines four key measures: Electricity demand reduction. Voluntary reduction target of 10% of gross electricity consumption and a mandatory reduction target of 5% of the electricity consumption in peak hours. Cap […]

Mediterranean ObserverSeptember 22, 2022

On Monday, 19th September, the European Commission announced a new proposal for a Single Market Emergency Instrument (SMEI). This builds on lessons learnt from the Covid-19 crisis and creates a framework that enhances the Single Market’s resilience through appropriate and necessary crisis preparedness and crisis management actions to guarantee its smooth functioning in times of […]

Mediterranean ObserverSeptember 19, 2022

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Commission Regulation (EU) 2022/15XX on recycled plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with foods will enter into force in October 2022. At the time of entry into force, the Regulation will have the following effect: Regulation (EC) No 282/2008 is repealed; it will no longer be in force; It is no longer […]

Mediterranean ObserverSeptember 16, 2022

HOTREC welcomes the European Commission package on legal migration presented on 27 April 2022 and believes it can be part of the solution to overcome the labour shortages facing the hospitality sector. Hotrec’s main position: Hotrec fully supports the activation of the Talent Partnership and welcome the fact that the Commission intends to include the […]

Mediterranean ObserverSeptember 13, 2022

The European Commission launched a call for evidence together with a public consultation on the review of the Slot Regulation (Council Regulation (EEC) No 95/93), which was announced in the framework of the EU’s sustainable and smart mobility strategy at the end of 2020. With the revision, the Commission aims to ensure efficient management of […]

Mediterranean ObserverSeptember 12, 2022

The proposed revision to the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) is part of the European Commission’s 2nd Fit for 55 package released in December 2021. The aim of the Fit for 55 packages is to translate the European Green Deal’s vision for a climate neutral Europe by 2050 into policy terms, specifically focusing on […]

Mediterranean ObserverSeptember 9, 2022

Starting from 1st July, 2022, Czech Republic will hold the Presidency of the Council of the European Union for six months. The top priorities of the Czech Presidency will be to cope with the influx of displaced Ukrainians forced to flee because of Russia’s invasion. They also pledged to focus on EU’s energy security issues […]

Mediterranean ObserverSeptember 6, 2022

Germany and France warned it would be counter-productive to ban ordinary Russians, a move advocated by Kyiv in response to Russia’s invasion and backed by some EU members, and the agreement’s suspension was a compromise that could be reached at the ministers’ two-day meeting in Prague. European Union foreign ministers are likely to agree to […]

Mediterranean ObserverAugust 17, 2022

Company expected to start operations later this year Diarmuid Ó Conghaile has been appointed managing director of Wizz Air Malta, a new airline that will be based in Malta. The Wizz Air subsidiary, due to be established later this year, will operate with Malta-registered aircraft. Ó Conghaile will take up the appointment on November 1, […]

Mediterranean ObserverAugust 17, 2022

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The average ticket will cost about €45 more if tax is approved The average ticket for a return flight from Malta, within the EU, will cost travellers about €45 more by 2030 if a proposed tax on aviation fuel goes through over and above other costs faced by the industry. The greatest impact on the […]

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Brussels │Single Market Emergency Instrument to safeguard EU freedoms in future crises

Brussels | New EU rules to allow use of recycled plastics in food packaging

HOTREC I Legal Migration Package: One Step to Fight Labour Shortages

The European Commission launched call for evidence and public consultation on review of Slot Regulation

Brussels | The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive – Key Implications?

Czech Presidency | Tourism in the Agenda of the Czech Presidency of the Council of the European Union

Russia | EU to tighten visa rules for Russians but split on travel ban

Wizz Air Malta appoints its first managing director

How Malta will be hit by proposed EU aviation tax

Malta | Four key officers appointed at db Group

UPDATES - MBB Brussels Report

Brussels │Single Market Emergency Instrument to safeguard EU freedoms in future crises

Malta | Four key officers appointed at db Group

UPDATES – MBB Brussels Report

Brussels │Single Market Emergency Instrument to safeguard EU freedoms in future crises