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Final Conference of EEA and Norway Grants 2014–2021 in Malta – SPEECH 16.07.2025

Your Excellency, Ladies and Gentlemen, Distinguished representatives from the Financial Mechanism Office, esteemed colleagues from the Strategy and Implementation Division, project partners, stakeholders, and honoured guests – good morning. It is both a pleasure and a privilege to address you at this final conference marking the conclusion of the EEA and Norway Grants 2014–2021 programming […]

Investing in Health, Investing in People

The inauguration of a new CT scanner at St Vincent de Paul Residence marks much more than the completion of another project. It is a clear step forward in our commitment to build a healthcare system that is modern, inclusive, and prepared for the challenges of tomorrow. This investment is part of a much wider […]

Celebrating Solidarity and Youth Empowerment at the ESC Annual Event

“Solidarity, collaboration, and the belief in a society that empowers young people to lead with purpose.” The 2025 edition of the European Solidarity Corps (ESC) Annual Event at Smart City, held under the theme The Power of Together, brought together a vibrant community of volunteers, project leaders, and organisations to celebrate the transformative power of […]

Empowering SMEs

Small and medium-sized enterprises are the backbone of our economy. They create thousands of jobs and contribute hugely to our growth. Most SMEs are family owned however all SMEs have one thing in common: resilience. Despite decades of resilience, SMEs punched above their weight and kept our economy going and growing. Today, Malta has the […]

Inawgurat il-breakwater tal-fast ferry f’Buġibba

F’Buġibba, ġie inawgurat proġett ambizzjuż ieħor tant meħtieġ, li bla dubju se jkun essenzjali għal din iż-żona u l-madwar, fi Tramuntana ta’ Malta. Investiment li permezz tiegħu qed nkomplu nsaħħu t-trasport pubbliku b’aktar kumdità u speditezza b’mezzi alternattivi. Investiment ieħor magħmul bi ħsieb, mhux biss biex jaqdi in-neċessitajiet tal-lum, iżda wkoll li qed jantiċipa in-neċessitajiet […]

3 New Schemes to Strengthen Malta’s SMEs

As part of Public Service Week, three strategic schemes have been officially launched to enhance the capabilities of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Malta. These initiatives — focused on marketing, standards and awards, and internationalisation strategies — are designed to offer both professional guidance and financial support to help local businesses strengthen their position […]

DiscoverEU: Investing in Youth, Culture, and Europe’s Future

“…a flagship initiative of the European Union under the Erasmus+ framework” There are moments in a young person’s life that shape their future – a journey, an encounter with someone from a different culture, a new perspective that alters how they see the world. This year, 41 young people from Malta who have just turned […]

Opportunità għall-Kunsilli Lokali: €6 miljun minn Fondi Ewropej għal trasport ekoloġiku

“Qed nużaw il-Fondi Ewropej b’mod għaqli, mirqum u b’viżjoni” Bħala parti mill-Konsultazzjoni Pubblika dwar il-Fond Soċjali tal-Klima, il-Ministeru għall-Fondi Ewropej u l-Implimentazzjoni tal-Programm Elettorali organizza sessjoni ta’ konsultazzjoni ma’ rappreżentanti tal-kunsilli lokali dwar inizjattiva ġdida b’investiment ta’ €6 miljun minn Fondi Ewropej għal aktar proġetti ta’ trasport ekoloġiku fil-lokalitajiet tagħna. Din ma kinitx biss sejħa […]

Driving Reform in Malta’s Care for the Elderly

“How a country treats its ageing population speaks volumes about its values.” Through the Technical Support Instrument (TSI), Malta is driving an ambitious reform to strengthen the long-term care system for older citizens — a reform that reflects both our national priorities and our European values. At first glance, this may seem like a technical […]

Strengthening the Use of EU Funds Through Training

“European funds are there to help our communities, our businesses, and our institutions grow and thrive. Every well-implemented project makes a difference on the ground.” Servizzi Ewropej f’Malta (SEM) regularly organises meaningful training sessions aimed at strengthening the capacity of those involved in implementing EU-funded projects across Malta and Gozo. Recently, I had the opportunity […]