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In this issue
- 29 November 2019
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Recent and Upcoming Events
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Commissioner Vella: Overview of the challenges and achievements
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On 15 November, we bid farewell to Karmenu Vella and thanked him for 5 years of excellent work as EU Commissioner for the Environment, Maritime Affairs and Fisheries. Commissioner Vella gave an overview of how his work on the environment, oceans and fisheries created a solid foundation for the upcoming von der Leyen Commission. Read his full speech below.
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#EuropeanCinemaNight - Klimt & Schiele - Eros and Psyche
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On 4 December, join us for a special screening of 'Klimt and Schiele: Eros and Psyche' with free entrance at the Eden Cinemas! Short introduction and cocktail-reception for the audience will be taking place at 8.30pm, prior to the film. A short discussion will follow the screening.
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Translating Europe Workshop Malta 2019
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The Language Office at the Representation organised its yearly Translating Europe Workshop on the 23rd November, this year celebrating 15 years of Maltese translation in the EU and also 10 years of l-aċċent, the linguistic bulettin of the Maltese language department at the European Commission.
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Europe House Open Week
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The festive season is near, but we moved it a bit forward this year! From 8 to 14 November 2019 we celebrated 15 years of Malta’s EU membership and 10 years of Dar l-Ewropa, the premises hosting the European Parliament Liaison Office and us in Valletta.
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EU Top News
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Parliament elects the von der Leyen Commission
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Following the conclusion of the hearings process, Parliament approved the new Commissioners, presented to plenary by Commission President-elect von der Leyen on Wednesday. In a roll call vote that took place at noon on Wednesday, MEPs approved the new College of Commissioners with 461 votes in favour, 157 against and 89 abstentions.
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Speech by President-elect von der Leyen in the European Parliament
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Speech delivered by President-elect von der Leyen in the European Parliament Plenary on the occasion of the presentation of her College of Commissioners and their programme.
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State of Health in the EU: shift to prevention and primary care is the most important trend across countries
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On 28 November, the European Commission published the reports that depict the profile of health systems in 30 countries. Country Health Profiles are being issued with the Companion Report that shows some of the biggest trends in the transformation of the healthcare systems and draws key conclusions from the Profiles.
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The European Parliament declares climate emergency
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Ahead of the UN COP25 Climate Change Conference in Madrid 2-13 December, the Parliament on Thursday approved a resolution declaring a climate and environmental emergency in Europe and globally. They also want the Commission to ensure that all relevant legislative and budgetary proposals are fully aligned with the objective of limiting global warming to under 1.5 °C.
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Economic Governance
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First Juncker Plan project in Malta brings broadband to 70,000 homes
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The European Investment Bank (EIB) and GO p.l.c. (GO) have signed a €28 million loan to finance GO's investments in telecommunication infrastructure. GO is listed on the Malta Stock Exchange and is the country's leading telecommunication services company.
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Autumn Fiscal Package: Commission adopts Opinions on euro area Draft Budgetary Plans
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On Thursday 20 November, the European Commission presented its Opinions on euro area Member States' 2020 Draft Budgetary Plans, taken steps under the Stability and Growth Pact and adopted the fourth Enhanced Surveillance Report for Greece.
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Autumn 2019 Economic Forecast: A challenging road ahead
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The European economy is now in its seventh consecutive year of growth and is forecast to continue expanding in 2020 and 2021. Labour markets remain strong and unemployment continues to fall. However, the external environment has become much less supportive and uncertainty is running high. This is particularly affecting the manufacturing sector, which is also experiencing structural shifts. As a result, the European economy looks to be heading towards a protracted period of more subdued growth and muted inflation.
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