Malta joined the European Union 1st May 2004 and it has been a member of the Schengen area since 21st December 2007.

Malta is a single-chamber parliamentary republic with a head of government - the prime minister - and a head of state - the president - whose role is largely ceremonial. The country is divided into 5 regions. Each has its own regional committee, which serves as the intermediary between local and national government.

There are 6 members of the European Parliament from Malta.

EU - Malta

Lost in Europe on Wednesday won the 2024 Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism for its investigation into the disappearance of over 50 000 unaccompanied child migrants. The investigation, run by media from Germany, Italy, Greece, the Netherlands, Belgium, Ireland and the UK revealed that at least 51 433 unaccompanied child migrants disappeared after arriving in European countries between 2021 and 2023. Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, Pina Picierno, Vice-President responsible for the Prize, and representatives of the independent European-wide Jury of the Prize participated in the award ceremony held in the European Parliament’s Daphne Caruana Galizia Press Room in Strasbourg.

President Metsola said: "Daphne Caruana Galizia’s legacy continues through the work of journalists who live to tell the truth and refuse to be silenced. Their fight for justice prevails over the threats that try to undermine their important work. Press freedom is non-negotiable. Seven years after Daphne’s assassination, we continue to honour her memory with a prize that reminds us of this Parliament’s long-standing commitment to these fundamental values”.

Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism

On the 16th October 2017, the Maltese investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia was killed in a car bomb explosion. Ms Caruana Galizia gave to the Committee of Inquiry into Money Laundering, Tax Avoidance and Tax Evasion (PANA) evidence about her work on the Panama Papers at a meeting in February 2017 in Malta.

Every day journalists risk their lives to help keep us informed. Freedom of Press is considered to be an essential element of democracy by the European Parliament, which strongly supports it within the EU and beyond. Article 11 of the EU's Charter of Fundamental Rights clearly states that “freedom and pluralism of the media shall be respected”.

Press freedom in Malta

Press freedom in Malta (2019-2020)

EP President Roberta Metsola visits Malta, where she meets students from the Mediterranean College of Sport and St Albert the Great College and takes part in a discussion organised by the Malta Business Network.

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, official visit to Malta

Official visit of Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Malta

President meets students at St Joseph School and pays tributeon Paulina Dembska's murder site in Sliema.

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Malta

President's visit to Seifert Systems in Birżebbugia. The company received EU funding recently.

Visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Malta - Speech at 'A Women's Archive at the University of Malta'

Visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Malta - Participation at the event 'Celebrating Women who push Boundaries'

Visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Malta - Visit to St. Augustine College

Visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Malta - Visit to San Anton School

Visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Malta - Visit to Foster Clarks, San Gwann

Visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Malta - Visit to Metallform Malta Ltd. Birżebbuġa

Visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Malta - Meeting with financial and economic actors in Malta: Deloitte Malta, PwC Malta and Ganado Advocates

Visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Malta - Visit to Our Lady Immaculate School, Msida

Visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Malta - Meeting at KPMG Malta

Visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Victoria Gozo ( Malta ) - Meeting with the Gozo Business Chamber

Visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Malta - Meeting with students at St Albert the Great College

Visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Malta - Meeting with students at the Mediterranean College of Sport

Visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Malta - Address to the Malta Diversity & Inclusion Charter conference on "Women on Boards"

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Malta - Visit to the National Archives

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Malta - Visit to San Andrea school

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Malta - Visit to the Archbishop Seminary Secondary School

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Malta - Visit to Lufthansa Technik Malta

EP Plenary session - Seven years from the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia: lack of progress in restoring the rule of law in Malta

This news item shows voters and first voters arriving to polling stations in Malta and voting her representatives. Citizens of Malta that are over 16 years old elect their 6 representatives to the European Parliament during the European elections on 8th of June. The newly elected 6 Maltese Members, representing EU citizens until 2029, meet in July with other representatives to elect their President, Vice-Presidents and Quaestors. They decide on the composition of Parliament's standing and sub committees - thereby launching the new legislative term.

European elections 2024 - Ambiance shots of polling stations in Malta - First time voters

The President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola votes in the European elections in Sliema, Malta. This footage shows the polling station, her moment of voting and statement. All citizens of Malta that are 16 years old and older elect their 6 representatives to the European Parliament on 8th of June. The newly elected 6 Maltese Members, representing EU citizens until 2029, meet in July with other representatives to elect their President, Vice-Presidents and Quaestors. They decide on the composition of Parliament's standing and sub committees - thereby launching the new legislative term.

European elections 2024 - Roberta METSOLA, EP President, voting in Sliema (Malta)

On 8 and 9 May, landmark buildings across the EU will be illuminated to mark Europe Day and “one month to go” to the last day before voting. This new item shows illuminations in the historical site of Fort St. Angelo in Birgu (Malta).

European Elections 2024 - "One month to go": Illuminations in Birgu (Malta)

Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament, meets with Sviatlana TSIKHANOUSKAYA, Leader of the Belarusian democratic forces and Head of the United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus:. This news shows the meeting and bilateral, the signing ceremony of a letter of Intent on enhancing relations between the European Parliament and the democratic forces and civil society of Belarus and their statements.

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Malta - Meeting with Sviatlana TSIKHANOUSKAYA, Leader of the Belarusian democratic forces and Head of the United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus

EP President Roberta METSOLA participates in an event on the occasion of the 20th anniversary since Malta joined the European Union. The European Fair at the Ta' Qali National Park, is a celebration with various entities, embassies, organisations, NGOs, and local small businesses showcasing their initiatives and involvement in EU projects and initiatives over the years. She exchanges with particpants and visitors. Roberta Metsola delivers also a speech marking Malta's 20th anniversary as an EU member state.

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Ta Qali (Malta): participation in an event on the occasion of the 20th anniversary since Malta joined the European Union

EP President Roberta Metsola, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, former EP President Pat Cox, and former Commission President Romano Prodi participates in a formal sitting of Parliament to mark the 20th anniversary of the 2004 EU enlargement round along with representatives from the ten countries, that joined the EU 20 years ago. During the ceremony, the guests answer questions from a group of young people born on or around 1 May 2004 from the new member states, who are invited to attend the sitting.

20th Anniversary of the 2004 EU Enlargement: extracts from the ceremony

European Parliament celebrates the 20th anniversary of the EU’s biggest enlargement On Wednesday morning, MEPs, EU and member state representatives, and young people born in May 2004, will mark the ten countries joining the EU 20 years ago. On this occasion, EP President Roberta Metsola welcomes Leszek MILLER, Pat COX, Günter VERHEUGEN, Vaira VIKE-FREIBERGA, Peter MEDGYESSY, Lawrence GONZI, Anton ROP, Mikulas DZURINDA, Kristiina OJULAND, Giorgios IACOVOU, Antanas VALIONIS, Pavel TELIČKA and Romano PRODI

20th Anniversary of the 2004 EU Enlargement: extracts from the arrivals

President Metsola meets with the President of Malta, Myriam Spiteri Debono at the Presidential Palace of Valetta. Myriam Spiteri Debono assumed the office of President of Malta since 4 April 2024.

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Valletta (Malta) - Meeting with Myriam SPITERI DEBONO, President of Malta

Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament, visits Toly Products during her official visit to Zejtun (Malta). The Toly Group focus on the beauty industry, offering a vast range of solutions and services that cater to the needs of any cosmetic company in the packaging industry.

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Zejtun (Malta) - Visit to Toly Products, Bulebel Industrial Estate

EP President Roberta METSOLA goes an advisory firm in Qormi during her visit to Malta. This news item contains exterior shots of the PWC building in Qorni, the meeting, roundtable and Q&A between Roberta METSOLA, EP President, with the board and the employees.

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Qormi (Malta) - visit of an advisory firm

In a joint initiative by the Maltese Chamber of SMEs and the European Parliament Liaison office in Malta, EP President Roberta METSOLA participates in the 'MEP Business Dialogue' organised in Valletta.

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Valletta (Malta): participation to the 'MEP Business Dialogue' organised by the Malta Chamber of SMEs

EP President Roberta METSOLA has a courtesy visit to the President of the Republic of Malta, H.E. George Vella, at the President's Palace, in Valletta.

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Valletta (Malta) - meeting with George VELLA, President of Malta: arrival and meeting

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, visits a Traditional Local Feast in Rabat, Malta

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Malta: Traditional Local Feast in Rabat

EP President Roberta METSOLA meets with Speaker of the Parliament of Malta Anġlu FARRUGIA in Valletta.

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Valletta (Malta): arrival and meeting with Anġlu FARRUGIA, Speaker of the Parliament of Malta

EP President Roberta METSOLA goes to a pharmaceutical manufactory in Birzebuggia during her visit to Malta. She meets with the board and employees of Aurobindo Pharma. She visits the production site.

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Valletta (Malta): visit of a pharmaceutical manufactory in Birzebuggia

During her visit to Malta, EP President Roberta METSOLA meets with the Faculty of Laws academic staff in Valletta. She also exchanges with law students.

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Valletta (Malta): extracts from the Townhall discussion with Law Students

In Rabat, Roberta METSOLA, EP President addresses at the event "Count Her In: Accelerating Gender Equality through Economic Empowerment"

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Rabat (Malta) at the event "Count Her In: Accelerating Gender Equality through Economic Empowerment"

In ix-Xewkijafood-Gozo, EP President Roberta METSOLA takes a tour to Magro Food Village which is a foodmaking and crafts company. She visits the shop, meets with the board and has a look at the factory.

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