Earlier today, the European Parliament passed a motion declaring the entirety of the EU's territory as an 'LGBTIQ Freedom Zone' with 72% of the Parliament voting in favour. This was part of a resolution created by the LGBTI parliamentary group, of which Maltese MEP Cyprus Engerer was a primary negotiator. In a speech made in … Continue reading EU is declared an LGBTIQ Freedom Zone
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European Parliament Vice-President Roberta Metsola to investigate Frontex violation
Last week on the 23rd of February 2021, Maltese MEP and first vice-President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola, will be in charge of leading an investigation regarding charges of corruption levelled against the European Union's border agency, Frontex. https://twitter.com/RobertaMetsola/status/1364127428520607746?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1364127428520607746%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Ftimesofmalta.com%2Farticles%2Fview%2Froberta-metsola-to-lead-mep-investigation-of-frontex-abuse-claims.853565 Frontex is the European Border and Coast Guard Agency. It is a critical component of … Continue reading European Parliament Vice-President Roberta Metsola to investigate Frontex violation
Roberta Metsola nominated for European Parliament Vice-Presidency
Last Wednesday, Maltese MEP Roberta Metsola was nominated by The European People’s Party (EPP) to serve as vice-president of European Parliament. The current vice-president Mairead McGuinness became European Commissioner for Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union last month leaving the position vacant. Elections for the position will be held in this coming November. … Continue reading Roberta Metsola nominated for European Parliament Vice-Presidency