Category: Europe

Mediterranean ObserverOctober 15, 2024

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The EU has approved new regulations designed to improve the working conditions of over 28 million people employed by digital labor platforms across the EU. The platform work directive introduces greater transparency in the use of algorithms for managing human resources. It ensures that automated systems are overseen by qualified personnel and grants workers the […]


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The European Commission has introduced two proposals to digitalize passports and identity cards, known as the ‘EU Digital Travel application‘ aimed at facilitating travel to and from the Schengen area. Currently, border checks are conducted physically, but with nearly 600 million crossings recorded in 2023, there is a need to expedite these processes while maintaining […]

Mediterranean ObserverSeptember 18, 2024
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The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) extends its congratulations to Glenn Micallef on his appointment as the new EU Designate Commissioner for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture, and Sport. This role is crucial for advancing initiatives that enhance youth engagement, cultural expression, and sports development across the European Union. The MHRA acknowledges the significant impact […]

Mediterranean ObserverSeptember 2, 2024

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The European Commission will be hosting a webinar titled: “How EMAS Can Support Improving the Sustainability of the Tourism Sector” on Friday, 27th September (10:00h to 12:00h).  Registration is required via this link.   EMAS was established by the European Commission and is dedicated to supporting organizations in implementing and benefiting from the EU Eco-Management and […]

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The Malta Business Bureau organised an information session with businesses on the EU’s proposal for a revised Waste Framework Directive (WFD). The European Commission has now proposed a revision of the WFD to place a greater emphasis on the reduction and proper management of food waste and textile waste. For the first time, the new […]

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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. […]

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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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Press Release  Last week, the European Commission published a Communication commemorating the 30th Anniversary of the Single Market and complemented this with a separate Communication setting out the Commission’s long-term view in securing Long-term competitiveness of the EU. For the past thirty years, the Single Market has celebrated numerous achievements, faced numerous hurdles and today it continues to prevail […]

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The Commission welcomes the provisional agreement reached this morning with the European Parliament and the Council to reform and strengthen the EU Energy Efficiency Directive. This deal marks a further step in the completion of the ‘Fit for 55′ package to deliver the European Green Deal and the REPowerEU Plan. It shows once again the […]


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