Malta and the EU

Latest business news about Malta and the European Union.

Maltese parliament approves revamped euro rescue fund — 11 October 2011, 00:02 CET

The Maltese parliament on Monday unanimously approved new powers for the 440-billion-euro ($590 billion dollars) euro rescue fund -- the penultimate eurozone state to vote on the plan.

Italy minister accuses Malta after migrant rescue — 29 May 2011, 23:08 CET

Italian coast guards rescued 210 refugees escaping conflict in Libya as the interior minister complained of inaction by neighbouring Malta.

Revised Schengen treaty shouldn't build walls: Greece, Malta — 27 April 2011, 19:38 CET

Greece and Malta on Wednesday said they would back changes to the EU's Schengen treaty on freedom of movement as long as they do not further disadvantage member states on the bloc's southern rim.

Malta says Kadhafi and family must quit — 13 April 2011, 18:01 CET

Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi and his family must quit as part of any solution to the country's crisis, Maltese prime minister Lawrence Gonzi told reporters on Wednesday.

Anti-graft groups ask institutions to avoid accused MEP — 06 April 2011, 19:05 CET

A dozen Romanian anti-graft groups on Wednesday asked the European Parliament and several private and public institutions not to cooperate with a Romanian European lawmaker accused of corruption.

Malta rejects Libyan plan to mediate with Europe: PM — 11 March 2011, 11:16 CET

Malta has refused a proposal from the Libyan government to act as a mediator with the European Union, Maltese Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi said in comments published on Friday.

Libyan envoy meets Maltese PM before Portugal visit — 09 March 2011, 22:22 CET

A Libyan government official flew to Malta on Wednesday for talks with Maltese Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi, before flying on to Portugal, the Maltese government said in a statement.

EU strikes deal to sanction sovereign Libya fund — 08 March 2011, 20:16 CET

The European Union agreed Tuesday to slap new sanctions on Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi's regime, notably targeting the Libyan Investment Authority -- the overseas investment vehicle for Tripoli's oil revenues.

Maltese EU official apologises for pro-Kadhafi speech — 06 March 2011, 23:18 CET

Maltese European Commissioner John Dalli on Sunday expressed "regret" for remarks backing Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi that broke ranks with his EU superiors who want the embattled strongman out.

Maltese Commissioner defends pro-Kadhafi speech — 05 March 2011, 18:35 CET

Maltese European Commissioner John Dalli on Saturday defended remarks backing Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi that broke ranks with EU diplomatic leaders who want the veteran colonel out.

Representation of the European Commission in Malta — 06 February 2010, 12:03 CET

Contacts of the European Commission representation in Malta.

Malta: Economy Overview — 26 January 2010, 20:43 CET

Malta's economy is dependent on foreign trade, manufacturing - especially electronics and pharmaceuticals - and tourism all of which have been negatively affected by the global economic downturn. Malta adopted the euro on 1 January 2008.

Access to finance — 06 February 2010, 12:02 CET

An overview of the sources of finance available to SMEs in Malta.

Setting up a business in Malta — 26 January 2010, 20:44 CET

An overview of the process of starting a new business in Malta.

Malta and the euro — 04 February 2008, 00:19 CET

Malta joined the European Union in 2004 and adopted the euro on 1 January 2008.

Convergence Reports 2007 - Malta — 16 May 2007, 13:31 CET

On 16 May 2007, the European Commission concluded that Malta has achieved a high degree of sustainable economic convergence with the other Member States and that it fulfils the necessary conditions to adopt the euro. On the basis of its Convergence Report, the Commission is proposing to the Council that Malta adopts the euro on 1 January 2008. The final decision will be taken by EU finance ministers in July, after consultation of the European Parliament, and following a discussion by the Heads of State or Government at their summit in June. In its Convergence Report, the Commission assesses whether Malta has achieved a high degree of sustainable convergence, measured against the criteria set out in Article 121(1) regarding the government budgetary position, price stability, exchange rate stability and convergence of long-term interest rates. Compatibility of the legal framework with the Treaty is also examined.

Study of Gambling Services in the Internal Market of the European Union — 03 January 2007, 18:20 CET

To obtain a detailed overview of the legal and economic aspects of gambling and games of chance, the Commission asked the Swiss Institute of Comparative Law to carry out a study into the sector. The study is the result of close to two years work and provides an analysis of the legal regimes governing gambling and games of chance in the European Union.

Malta country profile — 04 January 2010, 23:44 CET

Malta is a group of islands in the Mediterranean Sea. Malta became a Member State of the European Union on 1 May 2004.

Doing Business in Malta (Ernst & Young) — 04 August 2006, 17:21 CET

General business and tax information on Malta from Ernst & Young online - pdf

International Tax and Business Guide Malta (Deloitte) — 08 February 2010, 23:56 CET

Country Business guide from Deloitte featuring information on the Investment Climate, Labour Relations and Work Force, Business Regulations, Foreign Investment, Choice of Business Entity and Corporate Taxation in Malta.

Doing Business in Malta (HLBI) — 04 August 2006, 17:20 CET

Guide on Malta from HLB International, which has produced a series of international booklets on accounting, taxation and company law information.