Malta and the EU

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EU declares eurozone Malta back inside deficit limits — 04 December 2012, 22:42 CET

The European Union declared Tuesday that the eurozone Mediterranean island economy of Malta was officially back within bloc deficit limits, a rare bright light after three years of the debt crisis.

Malta's Tonio Borg appointed new Health Commissioner — 28 November 2012, 13:11 CET

Former Maltese foreign minister Tonio Borg was formally endorsed as the European Union's new Health Commissioner by EU ministers Wednesday despite some debate over his conservative Roman Catholic views.

Swedish EU minister slams Commissioner-designate — 16 November 2012, 21:23 CET

Sweden's Minister for European Affairs, Birgitta Ohlsson, on Friday lashed out at Malta's European Commissioner designate Tonio Borg, describing his views on abortion and same-sex marriage as "terrible".

Maltese Health Commissioner gets Parliament green light — 15 November 2012, 22:25 CET

Euro-MPs have approved the nomination of former Maltese foreign minister Tonio Borg, a well-known Catholic conservative, to the EU's top health job, according to documents seen by AFP.

Euro-MPs grill Maltese nominee for top job — 13 November 2012, 22:12 CET

Former Maltese foreign minister Tonio Borg, his country's nominee for the EU's top health job but a well-known Catholic conservative, was submitted to three hours of intense grilling by MEPs on Tuesday.

Swedish MEP says Malta's commissioner-designate a 'dinosaur' — 12 November 2012, 17:23 CET

A Swedish member of the European Parliament was Monday spearheading efforts to thwart the appointment of Malta's European Commissioner designate Tonio Borg because of his conservative views on women's rights.

Foreign minister named as new Maltese Commissioner — 21 October 2012, 19:29 CET

Malta has nominated its foreign minister to replace the EU's top health official after the previous one resigned amid allegations he sought to sell his influence to the tobacco industry.

Maltese Catholic Church offers therapy for abuse victims — 15 October 2012, 19:24 CET

Malta's Catholic Church on Monday offered therapy to child victims of predator priests in the European Union's smallest member state.

Maghreb leaders reassure Europe over Arab Spring — 05 October 2012, 17:28 CET

North African leaders sought to reassure Europe at a summit in Malta on Friday that the upheaval in their countries would ultimately generate more stability and investment opportunities.

EU, Maghreb leaders hold first summit since Arab Spring — 05 October 2012, 14:37 CET

European and North African leaders held on Friday in Malta their first summit since the Arab Spring revolts, with France, Italy, Portugal and Spain also due to discuss the euro debt crisis on the sidelines of the meeting.

Malta to host first Maghreb-EU summit since Arab spring — 30 September 2012, 13:10 CET

Malta hosts a summit of Maghreb and European countries next week, the first such meeting since the Arab spring uprisings that toppled several regional leaders.

Doing business in Malta: PKF guide — 04 July 2012, 18:49 CET

PKF Malta is a national association of legally independent Malta member firms. Their guide on Doing Business in Malta includes six chapters on the following topics: Introduction Malta, Business Entities available, Financial Services Regulation, Prime Activities in Malta, Taxation, and Grants and Incentives.

Malta: country overview — 03 July 2012, 12:14 CET

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

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 — 03 July 2012, 12:08 CET

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

Setting up a business in Malta — 03 July 2012, 11:31 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 July 2012, 18:31 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

Taxation and Investment in Malta 2011 (Deloitte) — 04 July 2012, 18:40 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.