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ISSN : 2443-8243

	EC Report

In this issue - 30 May 2019
Recent and Upcoming Events EU Top News		Economic Governance Europe Direct Corner

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Recent and Upcoming Events

European Elections 2019: The results

See all the results of the 2019 European elections, with a breakdown of seats per political group and detailed turnout information by country.

World Bicycle Day ride in Malta

On Sunday 2 June, the eve of #WorldBicycleDay, we are proudly supporting the Bicycle Advocacy Group ride from Ta' Qali to Mosta. Join us and show your support for a cleaner and healthier mobility!

European Innovation Council - Funding Innovators in Malta

Are you an innovator based in Malta looking to fund your great idea, innovation or startup? Are you interested in learning and discussing the innovation landscape in Malta and Europe? Then join us on 14 June for a presentation of the Enhanced European Innovation Council funding scheme supporting great ideas and innovation.

Wikipedia Editathon bil-Malti

The Representation's Language Office organised a three day Wikipedia editathon between the 16th and 18th of May as part of the EU-wide Translating Europe Workshops by the European Commission's Directorate-General for Translation.

Citizens' Dialogue with Commissioner Avramopoulos

On 7 May 2019, we held a Citizens' Dialogue on migration and security in Valletta, with the Commissioner in charge Dimitris Avramopoulos. If you missed the event, you can watch the recording here.

EU Top News

Digital Single Market: Commission publishes guidance on free flow of non-personal data

On 29 May, the European Commission published a new guidance on the interaction of free flow of non-personal data with the EU data protection rules.

Circular Economy: Commission welcomes Council final adoption of new rules on single-use plastics to reduce marine plastic litter

The Council of the EU on 21 May adopted the ambitious measures proposed by the Commission to tackle marine litter coming from the 10 single-use plastic products most often found on European beaches, as well as abandoned fishing gear and oxo-degradable plastics.

Digital Single Market: Cheaper calls to other EU countries as of 15 May

As of 15 May, a new maximum price applies for all international calls and SMS within the EU. As a result, consumers calling from their country to another EU country will pay a maximum amount of 19 cents per minute (+VAT) and 6 cents per SMS message (+VAT).

Call for new contract for translation services with the European Commission

The European Commission is launching a new call for contracts for translation of EU documents from and into EU official languages with a total of 49 language combinations.

Economic Governance

Spring 2019 Economic Forecast: Growth continues at a more moderate pace

The European economy is forecast to continue expanding for the seventh year in a row in 2019, with real GDP expected to grow in all EU Member States. As global uncertainties continue to weigh, domestic dynamics are set to support the European economy. Growth is expected to gather pace again next year.

Europe Direct Corner

Europe Day in Gozo

The Europe Direct Information Centre of Victoria, Gozo with the support of the European Commission Representation in Malta celebrated Europe Day on Sunday, 28th April with a family event at the Villa Rundle Garden in Victoria.

EU Citizens' Fair - Europe Direct Valletta

To mark Europe Day, Europe Direct Valletta transformed Freedom Square in Valletta into an EU Citizens’ Fair bringing together in one place EU-related national information offices and contact points.

Celebrating Europe Day with the Institute for European Studies and the Europe Direct Information Centre

To celebrate Europe Day, the Institute for European Studies and the Europe Direct Information Centre (UoM) held a series of events through-out the week of 6th May.

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