July
Jul 16, 2010 MEP David Casa Appointed Rapporteur on Economic Policy Coordination

June
Jun 11, 2010 EU 2020 and Transplantation of Organs

May
May 11, 2010 Casa's EP report on invoicing approved

March
Mar 2, 2010 MEP David CASA EPP Spokesperson on EUROFOUND Mar 10, 2010 Review of Package Travel Directive Mar 25, 2010 The Single Euro Payments Area is “a commendable initiative” Mar 26, 2010 David Casa: “European Parliament Should Have One Seat” Mar 26, 2010 ECB Intervention by MEP David Casa

February
Feb 9, 2010 Casa VAT Fraud Report Surpasses Final Hurdle Feb 11, 2010 Successful Casa Report

January
Jan 14, 2010 MEP David Casa grills Commissioner-designates Jan 19, 2010 Question to Commissioner-designate Andor Jan 21, 2010 Presentation of draft report on the VAT Rule on Invoicing Jan 27, 2010 Casa Report on VAT Fraud Approved

December
Dec 4, 2009 Casa reports Combat Fraud and Enhance SMEs Dec 16, 2009 "Commissioner Portfolios - Sole Competence of the Commission" - David Casa in Strasbourg

November
Nov 4, 2009 “It’s a deplorable and offensive decision” – MEP David Casa

October

Oct 8, 2009 MEP David Casa appointed Co-Chairman within the ACP-EU Assembly Oct 8, 2009 “The EU needs a Commission that functions effectively especially during this time of economic turmoil” – MEP David Casa Oct 12, 2009 Ghalik fl-Ewropa - Casa's reaction following Irish referendum result Oct 21, 2009 “Employment is our priority” – David Casa MEP Oct 26, 2009 MEP David Casa: Combating Fraud in the EU

September
Sep 4, 2009 David Casa meets constituents Sep 9, 2009 Political make up of new Parliament Sep 15, 2009 Parliamentary Session 14-17 September Sep 22, 2009 Euro MPs give Barroso new mandate Sep 22, 2009 PN MEPS welcome election of José Manuel Barroso Sep 22, 2009 David Casa first Maltese MEP to be appointed Rapporteur

August
Aug 21, 2009 New responsibilities for MEP David Casa

June
Jun 2, 2009 “I want to Continue Serving the Maltese Worker” – David Casa Jun 2, 2009 Wednesday 3rd June: Meet David Casa @ MonteKristo for the Grand Final Reception Jun 5, 2009 Continuity

May

May 6, 2009 "Voting for continuity will guarantee more achievements for our country” David Casa May 6, 2009 Politicians should not interfere in Workers’ Overtime – David Casa May 11, 2009 David Casa Presents report on Globalisation Fund to CMTU May 12, 2009 David Casa calls for Unity on Workers’ Overtime May 19, 2009 David Casa's speech at extraordinary general council May 25, 2009 David Casa calls for more women’s participation in work May 26, 2009 “More Companies must reap the Rewards of EU Membership” – David Casa May 29, 2009 Saturday 30th May: Meet David Casa @ MCC from an exclusive event

April

Apr 5, 2009 David Casa congratulates SDM Apr 11, 2009 David Casa lectures in Gozo Apr 13, 2009 MEP David Casa honoured with a gold medal Apr 20, 2009 PN presents EP election candidates Apr 20, 2009 “Now is the time for the EU’s social conscience to shine” – David Casa MEP Apr 23, 2009 MEP disappointed at Labour Party’s indifference Apr 28, 2009 EU Funding should not be mired by Excess Bureaucracy Apr 30, 2009 Five Years on, EU Funding has accentuated the Diversity of its Member States

March
Mar 2, 2009 The old labour is back Mar 10, 2009 Investment in Tourism despite the International Situation Mar 12, 2009 PN MEPs welcome VAT exemptions on food and medicines Mar 17, 2009 David Casa to meet youths at Sky Club Mar 23, 2009 David Casa to be honoured by Slovak Prime Minister Mar 31, 2009 David Casa meets student candidates for new KSU Executive 2009/10

February
Feb 12, 2009 MEP David Casa expresses concern on Turkey’s progress Feb 19, 2009 “Another key move towards a final approval” – MEP David Casa Feb 23, 2009 David Casa appointed as the EPP’s spokesperson for the European Globalisation Fund Feb 25, 2009 David Casa Encourages Local Companies to Make the Best Possible Use of EU Funds

January
Jan 9, 2009 Two Euro celebrations Jan 12, 2009 Joe, thank you so much Jan 15, 2009 Slovakia Embraces the Euro on its 10th Anniversary Jan 29, 2009 “An important niche market which we need to exploit more in order to attract further investments to our country” – MEP David Casa

December

Dec 1, 2008 UK closer to joining euro - Barroso Dec 4, 2008 EU farm ministers agree on reform Dec 4, 2008 EU car makers to get more time to meet CO2 cuts Dec 5, 2008 EU climate-change fight goes into last round Dec 5, 2008 David Casa welcomes government’s proposal to rebuild the Old Opera site and City Gate Dec 15, 2008 Wednesday 17th December 2008 D Euro House Party @ Sky Dec 15, 2008 EU to have one commissioner per member Dec 18, 2008 David Casa meets youths at Sky Dec 18, 2008 EU vote to cap working week at 48 hours Dec 19, 2008 Concrete action against illegal immigration Dec 20, 2008 EU grants €112 million to Malta Dec 22, 2008 Sarkozy’s success Dec 23, 2008 Season greetings

November

Nov 2, 2008 EP to reduce its carbon foot print by 30% Nov 5, 2008 EU's Barroso calls for "new deal for new world" with Obama Nov 6, 2008 British jobless toll will soar to 7.1pc, EU report warns Nov 6, 2008 “We must take advantage of the fact that we have the highest European entity behind us all” – MEP David Casa Nov 10, 2008 MEPs in Moscow for talks on climate change Nov 12, 2008 First Euro-Mediterranean conference ends Nov 14, 2008 EU resumes partnership talks with Russia after war Nov 17, 2008 Casa encourages companies to take Eagle K-Wear as an example Nov 17, 2008 EU cuts agriculture funds for Romania over treating animals inhumanly Nov 18, 2008 Ratify Lisbon Treaty before June 2009 European elections, says Constitutional Affairs Committee Nov 19, 2008 Women face a six-week ban on working after childbirth under new EU plans Nov 24, 2008 European Parliament delays climate vote as rows rumble on Nov 25, 2008 Investment and participation in EU and local programmes improve competitiveness Nov 27, 2008 Euro rises against dollar Nov 28, 2008 Spain unveils 11b euro stimulus plan

October

Oct 1, 2008 EU monitors begin Georgia mission, awaiting access Oct 9, 2008 British government steps in to save banks Oct 9, 2008 “Promoting a campaign of respect for animals” – MEP David Casa Oct 13, 2008 EU plans to ease political isolation of Belarus Oct 14, 2008 EU warns could step up Zimbabwe sanctions Oct 16, 2008 EU climate targets under threat at Brussels summit Oct 17, 2008 “A living proof that we are reaping the fruit of EU membership” – MEP David Casa Oct 17, 2008 EU leaders demand recession safeguards Oct 21, 2008 MEPs back new Erasmus Mundus Programme for student mobility and university exchanges Oct 23, 2008 EU Claims Bosnia 'Couldn’t Be Worse' Oct 27, 2008 Italian Interior Minister in Malta to discuss immigration Oct 31, 2008 The EU is of great benefit to Maltese fishermen Oct 31, 2008 Euro-fervour sweeps the crisis-hit North

September

Sep 1, 2008 EU leaders discuss punishment for Russia Sep 2, 2008 EU warns Russia to pull back troops in Georgia Sep 15, 2008 “The Maltese are a capable people and we must see that our ideas are conveyed to the European Union” – David Casa Sep 15, 2008 EU backs aid push, monitors for Georgia Sep 16, 2008 European Parliament launching channel Sep 17, 2008 European Parliament launches webtv service Sep 19, 2008 EU unveils new drugs action plan Sep 22, 2008 EU takes a step toward a fair climate deal Sep 23, 2008 EU to slash text messaging roaming fee Sep 24, 2008 EP political groups want better regulation of EU financial markets Sep 25, 2008 Irregular migration: Minister calls for more concerted effort from EU and UN Sep 29, 2008 Sterling puts in worst performance for 15 years Sep 29, 2008 Casa comments on Muscat’s EP farewell report Sep 30, 2008 Britain faces spring floods and summer droughts as climate change accelerates, warns report

August

Aug 1, 2008 EU hails court decision not to ban Turkey’s ruling party Aug 4, 2008 Serbia not giving up Kosovo for EU bid Aug 5, 2008 EU to send 3 million euros in aid to Haiti Aug 6, 2008 EU plan for ‘cars that talk’ Aug 7, 2008 EU to connect to UN carbon credit registry Aug 8, 2008 EU impressed by China's efforts to host Olympic Games Aug 18, 2008 Euro parliament ceiling collapses Aug 19, 2008 Serbia Ready for EU by 2014, says Deputy PM Aug 22, 2008 EU parliament temporarily leaves Strasbourg Aug 25, 2008 Sarkozy calls special EU meeting on Georgia/Russia Aug 26, 2008 Nicolas Sarkozy hails Olympic 'victory' for the EU Aug 27, 2008 Euro higher against dollar Aug 28, 2008 EU roaming charges to come down further Aug 29, 2008 EU to finance more projects for Gozo Aug 29, 2008 D Euro Boat Party on Europa II, next Friday 12th September 2008

July

Jul 8, 2008 EU proposes to cut VAT rate for restaurants Jul 10, 2008 McCanns welcome EU alert backing Jul 11, 2008 MEPs give green light to derogations to European Fisheries Fund Jul 15, 2008 No more misleading ticket prices for passengers Jul 15, 2008 Friday 25th July - D Euro Party @ Club Numero Uno organised by the friends of David Casa Jul 16, 2008 EU agrees aid for fishing fleets Jul 16, 2008 No more Lisbon rejections, EU's Barroso predicts Jul 17, 2008 Members of European Parliament urged to support Global Online Freedom Act’s European version Jul 21, 2008 EU MEPs' delegation arrived in Sri Lanka Jul 22, 2008 Sarkozy wants Irish to vote again Jul 23, 2008 EU toughens sanctions on Zimbabwe Jul 24, 2008 EU offers Ukraine partnership, but not membership Jul 25, 2008 EU publishes airlines blacklist Jul 28, 2008 Malta needs EU assistance over illegal immigration Jul 29, 2008 EU envoys consider Serbia's bid Jul 30, 2008 EU ministers to discuss fallout from WTO talks collapse Jul 30, 2008 "We are achieving success and youngsters are benefiting from all this" - David Casa Jul 31, 2008 David Casa appointed Secretary of the European Parliament Commonwealth Group Jul 31, 2008 EP announces call for proposals for 2009 grants

June

Jun 2, 2008 EU urged to correct trade policy for Africa Jun 2, 2008 Presentation to Joseph Daul Jun 3, 2008 Macedonian election violence hits hopes of EU accession Jun 3, 2008 EU ministers agree to let Slovakia into euro zone Jun 4, 2008 MEPs urged to support small firms Jun 4, 2008 A Major Political Step Jun 5, 2008 Climate change: EU Awareness campaign aims to create virtual community of young 'changers' Jun 6, 2008 Dutch parliament votes in favour of Lisbon treaty Jun 10, 2008 Bush to seek EU pressure on Iran Jun 11, 2008 Warning on magnetic toys Jun 11, 2008 Energy & Climate Policies Vs Rising Oil Prices Jun 12, 2008 Dollar rises against the euro Jun 13, 2008 Ireland votes in knife-edge EU poll Jun 13, 2008 “Highly constructive attitude” – Jan Pociatek, Minister of Finance of Slovakia Jun 16, 2008 Brown and Cowen to debate EU referendum fall-out Jun 16, 2008 PN-MEPs express regret at Irish vote Jun 17, 2008 McCann's arrive in Strasbourg Jun 17, 2008 Casa's report etches Slovakia Euro entry in stone Jun 18, 2008 European Parliament backs Slovakia's eurozone entry Jun 19, 2008 Irish 'No' on EU leaders' agenda Jun 20, 2008 Lisbon Treaty ratification bill becomes law in Britain Jun 23, 2008 Zimbabwe election "no longer valid," EU says

May

May 5, 2008 Africa's trade unions want EU trade agreements scrapped May 6, 2008 Ankara preparing for key talks with EU officials May 6, 2008 EU takes legal action over Naples waste scandal May 7, 2008 Slovakia set to join euro May 7, 2008 Slovakia confirmed as ready for euro May 7, 2008 Annual CFSP Report: EU needs to speak with one voice. Jacek Saryusz-Wolski MEP May 7, 2008 “Intercultural dialogue has an increasingly important role to play in Europe” – MEP David Casa May 8, 2008 EU trade chief hits at Democrat hopefuls May 9, 2008 New Italian EU commissioner nominated May 12, 2008 Serbia's president claims victory in general election as voters support EU membership May 13, 2008 Bulgaria to adopt the euro in 2013-2014, UniCredit says May 13, 2008 “European agriculture should be economically, socially and environmentally sustainable” – MEP David Casa May 14, 2008 Queen Elizabeth underlines support for Turkey's EU bid May 15, 2008 Human Rights Watch criticizes Dutch government on immigration policy May 15, 2008 Al Qaeda 'Planning Euro 2008 Attack' May 15, 2008 Euro bounces against dollar after eurozone growth data May 16, 2008 Food fight threatens as EU looks to agriculture reforms May 19, 2008 Glaxo to market bird flu vaccine in EU May 20, 2008 Slovakia Euro Changeover - A favourable report May 20, 2008 New EU drive to improve road safety May 21, 2008 Europe to have final say in rugby quota plans May 22, 2008 European Parliament Adopts Report On Turkey May 23, 2008 Bosnia 'Must Fix' Constitution to Join EU May 26, 2008 EU to keep troops in Bosnia over Kosovo concerns May 27, 2008 Yen Falls to One-Month Low Versus Euro; Stocks Spur Carry Trade May 28, 2008 Turkey complains about slow EU accession pace

April

Apr 1, 2008 Wilders film on Islam - Europe must strongly promote dialogue and tolerance. Joseph Daul, Chairman of the EPP-ED Group Apr 1, 2008 Congratulations to Alexander Stubb - New Minister of Foreign Affairs of Finland. Joseph Daul, Chairman of the EPP-ED Group Apr 2, 2008 300 enterprises in Malta for an innovation conference Apr 2, 2008 Poland closer to ratification Apr 2, 2008 MEP David Casa visiting Slovakia Apr 2, 2008 Poland: Treaty Ratification wholeheartedly welcomed by Joseph Daul MEP, Chairman of the EPP-ED Group Apr 2, 2008 Slovakia is following Malta's pattern Apr 3, 2008 Environment company to invest €1.2 million Apr 3, 2008 EU plans to boost offshore wind power Apr 3, 2008 EPP President congratulates Poland for ratifying the EU reform treaty Apr 3, 2008 EU – everyone's business Apr 4, 2008 Report on future of EU sport policy adopted by MEPs Apr 5, 2008 Invitations for Croatia and Albania to join NATO extend the zone of peace in Europe. Joseph Daul MEP, Chairman of the EPP-ED Group Apr 7, 2008 Trade in services without social dumping. Joseph Daul MEP and Elmar Brok MEP Apr 8, 2008 Joe Borg visits Mauritania Apr 8, 2008 Pöttering praises 'role model' Ireland ahead of Treaty poll Apr 9, 2008 14 April - EPP Leaders meet in Dublin Apr 9, 2008 Bulgaria to ensure safety for Bulgarians and effective fight against organised crime. Joseph Daul MEP, Chairman of the EPP-ED Group Apr 9, 2008 Commission: EU must stand by its promises and deliver on development aid if we are to meet the Millennium Development Goals Apr 10, 2008 MEPs approve new Cypriot Commissioner for health Androula Vassiliou Apr 10, 2008 Tibet: MEPs urge joint EU stance on Olympic Games opening ceremony Apr 10, 2008 Commission launches initiative to facilitate mobility in vocational education and training Apr 11, 2008 Slovak ratification of the Lisbon Treaty welcomed. Joseph Daul, Chairman of the EPP-ED Group Apr 11, 2008 Funding from globalisation fund for Malta approved by EP Apr 12, 2008 Thursday's plenary: climate change - need to help poorest stressed Apr 13, 2008 Social Europe can take on globalisation, says new EU study Apr 14, 2008 Malta Night: Celebrating the Euro and Schengen Apr 14, 2008 The EU joins the Maltese for celebration in Brussels Apr 14, 2008 MEPs endorse pro-Tibet resolution Apr 14, 2008 EPP Leaders debate the economic situation in Europe Apr 15, 2008 Italy: Joseph Daul, Chairman of the EPP-ED Group, welcomes clear victory of Silvio Berlusconi Apr 15, 2008 The EPP family must consolidate its role as the principal political and governmental force in Europe. Joseph Daul MEP, Chairman of the EPP-ED Group in the European Parliament Apr 15, 2008 Commissioner Ferrero-Waldner on the elections in Nepal Apr 16, 2008 Burma: EU needs "coherent strategy" ahead of military's poll Apr 16, 2008 Slovak PM: can secure strong budget, low inflation Apr 17, 2008 Italy: EPP congratulates Berlusconi for the results of the elections Apr 17, 2008 EU competitiveness 'much better' than US, says Barroso Apr 18, 2008 More cross border financial services under consideration Apr 18, 2008 Changeover to the euro in Cyprus and Malta Apr 19, 2008 The EU moves toward the creation of a Support Office in the field of asylum management Apr 21, 2008 Europol to become EU agency in 2010 Apr 21, 2008 Young people want more opportunities Apr 22, 2008 Gun control strengthened after EU ministers approve Commission proposal Apr 22, 2008 Monday's plenary: organ donor card, European Ombudsman Apr 23, 2008 Food prices: Transform agriculture to guarantee supply. Joseph Daul MEP, Chairman of the EPP-ED Group in the European Parliament Apr 23, 2008 President Poettering accepts the Maltese - euro coins. Apr 23, 2008 European Socialists condone Slovak government's violations of press freedom, Joseph Daul, EPP-ED Chairman Apr 24, 2008 Drugs policy: civil society can play a key role say MEPs Apr 24, 2008 MEP Casa urges for a faster pace of reform in Turkey Apr 24, 2008 Portugal ratifies the Lisbon Treaty: Joseph Daul MEP, Chairman of the EPP-ED Group, satisfied. Apr 24, 2008 Ratification of Reform Treaty by German Bundestag brings new impulse. Joseph Daul MEP, Chairman of the EPP-ED Group Apr 25, 2008 Wednesday in plenary: Slovenian president, visas to US, Burma Apr 25, 2008 Lisbon Treaty Ratification by Germany, Portugal and Denmark welcomed. Joseph Daul, Chairman of the EPP-ED Group Apr 25, 2008 Vilnius visit for Hans-Gert Pöttering Apr 26, 2008 Survey takes pulse of e-Health in Europe and prescribes wider ICT use among doctors Apr 28, 2008 Commission launches consultation to prepare an EU Offshore Wind Energy Action Plan Apr 28, 2008 This week: Constituency week and international delegations Apr 29, 2008 Round-up of the April plenary session from Strasbourg Apr 29, 2008 VJ Salomone Group are committed to improve their investment – MEP David Casa Apr 29, 2008 Open Days in the European Parliament Apr 29, 2008 Talks with Japan and China target climate-change and trade Apr 30, 2008 CAP reform: Council formally adopts wine reform which will boost competitiveness of European wines Apr 30, 2008 Continuous work for Police in the Schengen zone

March

Mar 3, 2008 Monday 3rd March: Discussion with Dr. Laurence Gonzi @ Swieqi. Mar 3, 2008 Projects for environmental embellishment prove PN Government's commitment Mar 3, 2008 Today is the fourth anniversary of Lawrence Gonzi as PN Leader Mar 3, 2008 MLP politics based only on mud slinging Mar 4, 2008 The vote will determine which party will be in Government Mar 4, 2008 Tuesday 4th March: Mass Meeting @ Victoria, Gozo Mar 5, 2008 PM: Maltese entrapreneurs successful as making use of opportunities available Mar 5, 2008 Wednesday 5th March: Dr. Laurence Gonzi interviewed @ Valletta Mar 5, 2008 PN Government: A Government for and with all Mar 5, 2008 Malta leading in financial services Mar 6, 2008 Youths enthusiasted with Prime Minister Gonzi in Paceville Mar 6, 2008 Thursday 6th March: Mass Meeting @ Fosos, Floriana Mar 6, 2008 Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi meets farmers Mar 7, 2008 International Women's Day 2008: An ageing Europe needs more women at work. Joseph Daul MEP, Chairman of the EPP-ED Group, and Marianne Thyssen MEP, Vice-Chairwoman of the EPP-ED Group Mar 7, 2008 Local company invests to increase exports Mar 11, 2008 Malta: A vote for prosperity and further European integration. Joseph Daul MEP, Chairman of the EPP-ED Group Mar 12, 2008 This is the moment to continue looking forward Mar 12, 2008 Prime Minister for all the Maltese and Gozitan people Mar 12, 2008 The EU must pursue the Lisbon strategy and make it more effective. Joseph Daul MEP, Chairman of the EPP-ED Group Mar 13, 2008 13 March: EPP Leaders meet in Brussels ahead of the European Council Mar 13, 2008 Child protection – a solid EU strategy Mar 14, 2008 EPP Leaders call on the EU to coordinate efforts against climate change Mar 14, 2008 Killing of Archbishop Paulus Faraj Rahho in Iraq condemned. Joseph Daul, Chairman of the EPP-ED Group Mar 14, 2008 General Affairs and External Relations Council discusses preparations for the European Council Mar 15, 2008 35,000 schools now involved in eTwinning virtual school partnerships Mar 15, 2008 Malta committed to acheive EU targets on energy and climate change Mar 17, 2008 European Council: goals to be achieved. Joseph Daul, Chairman of the EPP-ED Group in the European Parliament Mar 17, 2008 New dimension to education Mar 17, 2008 A European Journalism prize is born Mar 18, 2008 March Plenary round-up Mar 18, 2008 Horn of Africa: Commission allocates €30 million decision for drought preparedness Mar 18, 2008 EP President Hans-Gert Pöttering calls for a stop to violence in Tibet Mar 20, 2008 'Preparedness is essential to saving lives'. Commission provides € 27.325 million for disaster preparedness Mar 24, 2008 Belgium: Martens congratulates Leterme and celebrates the end of a political crisis Mar 24, 2008 European Parliament at 50 - images from half a century Mar 24, 2008 Call for EU to study Beijing Olympic boycott Mar 25, 2008 Bulgarian parliament ratifies EU treaty Mar 25, 2008 EPP-ED Group Chairman Joseph Daul congratulates Bulgaria on ratification of Lisbon Treaty Mar 25, 2008 EU funds available for agricultural projects Mar 26, 2008 Olympics boycott 'justified', says EU Parliament chief Mar 26, 2008 Portuguese Parliament To Ratify EU's Lisbon Treaty next month Mar 27, 2008 Lopez-Istruiz welcomes the interest of PES in EPP TV Mar 27, 2008 The final step of Schengen enlargement – controls at internal air borders to be abolished in late March Mar 27, 2008 The Commission supports committed journalism: launch of Lorenzo Natali Prize Mar 28, 2008 Euro-Mediterranean Parliamentary Assembly, 27 - 28 March 2008 Athens, Greece Mar 28, 2008 Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union on the situation in Cameroon Mar 28, 2008 Malta placed 21st among most stable and wealthy countries worldwide Mar 28, 2008 Olympic ceremony boycott not on EU agenda in Slovenia Mar 29, 2008 Enlargement of the Schengen area to be completed: border controls to be lifted at airports on 30 March.

February

Feb 1, 2008 EPP-ED Group to expel Daniel Hannan MEP following his intolerable remarks in plenary. Joseph Daul MEP, Chairman of the EPP-ED Group Feb 1, 2008 EPP-ED Bureau: 65 Leading European Politicians to debate Euro-Mediterranean Policy in Cyprus Feb 2, 2008 Choose the design of the new euro coin Feb 2, 2008 EU and Iraq discuss ways of enhancing Energy Cooperation Feb 4, 2008 Javier SOLANA, EU High Representative for the CFSP, and Louis MICHEL, Commissioner for Development and Humanitarian Aid, deplore the deteriorating situation in Kenya Feb 4, 2008 8 March General Election Feb 4, 2008 Mass Rally tonight Feb 5, 2008 Goverment reached its targets - PM Lawrence Gonzi Feb 5, 2008 Tuesday 5th February: Discussion with Laurence Gonzi @ St. Venera Feb 5, 2008 PM Gonzi in contact as well through his personal website Feb 5, 2008 PM Gonzi announces proposals for further cuts on taxes Feb 6, 2008 A better and stronger country than how it was four years ago - PM Lawrence Gonzi Feb 6, 2008 Wednesday 6th February: Dr. Laurence Gonzi interviewed by Pablo Micallef @ Tarxien Feb 7, 2008 Thursday 7th February: Discussion with Dr. Laurence Gonzi @ San Gwann Feb 7, 2008 Social partners positive about proposals announced by PM Gonzi Feb 8, 2008 Middle East: strengthen the political position of the moderate Centre and promote concrete gestures of reconciliation. Joseph Daul MEP, Chairman of the EPP-ED Group Feb 8, 2008 Positive reaction from MEA for Governmental proposals Feb 8, 2008 Friday 8th February: PM Dr. Laurence Gonzi meets youngsters @ Balzan Feb 8, 2008 Lm20 million in people's hands Feb 8, 2008 The Government is building on what has been done Feb 8, 2008 College sports complex in Ħal Kircop for the use of locals Feb 9, 2008 Green Supplies to finalise contract for exportation to Denmark Feb 9, 2008 Education is one of the major policies of a Nationalist Government Feb 9, 2008 MLP's leadership is full of uncertainties Feb 11, 2008 PN in Government always believed in Maltese and Gozitans Feb 11, 2008 Sant as Prime Minister started to introduce payments for health services...and now he wants to reduce the health services Feb 11, 2008 Tuesday 12th February: Discussion with Laurence Gonzi @ Żejtun Feb 11, 2008 Initiatives which leave the people with more money Feb 11, 2008 Dagħdiegħa ta’ offiżi mill-Partit Laburista Feb 12, 2008 We believe in the country and in our people Feb 12, 2008 Prosperity guaranteed through Government's fiscal policy Feb 12, 2008 Gonzi chats to people online Feb 12, 2008 Sant to make electricity and water more expensive Feb 12, 2008 PN condemns Charles Mangion racist attack Feb 12, 2008 Environment tops in PN's agenda Feb 13, 2008 Wednesday 13th February: Laurence Gonzi interviewed @ Msida Feb 13, 2008 PN presents its Candidates Feb 14, 2008 'Flimkien kollox possibli: and I believe you' Feb 14, 2008 Thursday 14th February: Discussion with Dr. Laurence Gonzi @ Żebbuġ Feb 14, 2008 12 libel cases against the Labour Party Feb 14, 2008 Hamilton declares unfounded rumours by the MLP Feb 15, 2008 PN Polticial activities on Sunday 17th February 2008 Feb 15, 2008 More confusion in the Labour Party as further changes are made to their promises Feb 15, 2008 Alfred Sant takes from you not gives...even in the housing sector Feb 16, 2008 Prime Minister Gonzi meeting youths in Marsascala Feb 18, 2008 PN has big ambitions for the country Feb 18, 2008 Tuesday 18th February: Discussion with Dr. Laurence Gonzi @ Qormi Feb 18, 2008 Prime Minister Gonzi strengthens his contact with the public using his Forum Feb 19, 2008 The PN sees Maltese youth and students as the secret to the nation's success Feb 19, 2008 PN Government strives to increase studying in post secondary institutions to 85% Feb 20, 2008 Wednesday 20th February: Interview with Dr. Laurence Gonzi @ Għargħur Feb 20, 2008 Thousands of jobs for Maltese youths Feb 20, 2008 Focus on Gozo in the PN politics Feb 21, 2008 Thursday 21st February: Discussion with Dr. Laurence Gonzi @ Rabat (Malta) Feb 21, 2008 MLP treats University students like infants Feb 21, 2008 Better future for the students Feb 21, 2008 PN Government will not compromise education spending Feb 22, 2008 Friday 22nd February: PM Dr. Laurence Gonzi meets youths @ Nadur - Gozo Feb 22, 2008 €10m investment to boost Gozo's economy Feb 22, 2008 Teachers are not trusted by MLP Feb 22, 2008 With a Nationalist Goverment health services remain free Feb 23, 2008 Gonzi's 2nd government to give attention to agriculture Feb 23, 2008 Saturday 23rd February: Fundraising Marathon for the General Elections 2008 Feb 25, 2008 Monday 25th February: PM Dr. Laurence Gonzi meets consumers @ Fgura Feb 25, 2008 A credible track record with a vision on the future Feb 25, 2008 The target is to increase the number of post secondary students Feb 25, 2008 Tuesday 26th February: Discussion with Dr. Laurence Gonzi @ Kalkara Feb 26, 2008 MCAST generates hundreds of different careers to Maltese and Gozitan youth Feb 26, 2008 MLP aims to make profit from youth Feb 26, 2008 Another two arson attacks on PN billboards Feb 27, 2008 PN Government to create more job opportunities Feb 27, 2008 Wednesday 27th February: Interview with Dr. Laurence Gonzi @ Naxxar Feb 27, 2008 PN Government works hards to secure holistic education Feb 27, 2008 More work under the new Nationalist government Feb 28, 2008 Thursday 28th February: Discussion with Dr. Laurence Gonzi @ Zurrieq Feb 28, 2008 A new PN governemnt will continue to create 5,000 new jobs annually Feb 29, 2008 Friday 29th February: Dr. Laurence Gonzi on Reporter

January

Jan 2, 2008 Assassination of Benazir Bhutto - Joseph Daul MEP outraged Jan 2, 2008 Malta adopts the euro Jan 2, 2008 Slovenia makes concrete policy reform for citizens a central priority Jan 3, 2008 Commission announces the adoption of 35 programmes to implement 'European territorial cooperation', one of the objectives of Cohesion policy 2007-2013 Jan 3, 2008 Visa Facilitation and Readmission Agreements with Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia have entered into force Jan 3, 2008 From Afghanistan to Uganda: Commission earmarks nearly €370 million in aid to humanitarian hotspots around the globe for 2008 Jan 4, 2008 Cypriots and Maltese quickly starting to use the euro Jan 4, 2008 Slovenia: Official Launch of the European Year of Intercultural Dialogue Jan 4, 2008 Commission sees need for a stronger more consumer-friendly Single Market for Online Music, Films and Games in Europe Jan 5, 2008 Presidential election in Georgia Jan 7, 2008 Commission announces €30 million for joint research programming in metrology and the Baltic ecosystem Jan 7, 2008 Death of Hans-August Lücker, former Chairman of the EPP-ED Group: Joseph Daul MEP expresses his condolences Jan 7, 2008 Commission proposes measures for more cross-border investment by venture capital funds Jan 8, 2008 EP President calls for immediate release of Chinese dissident Hu Jia Jan 8, 2008 Opening of the international conference 'Intercultural Dialogue as the Fundamental Value of the EU' Jan 9, 2008 Saakashvilli re-elected President - A turning point for democracy in Georgia Jan 9, 2008 Police officers complete Schengen training programme Jan 9, 2008 Georgia : EPP-ED Chairman Joseph Daul MEP congratulates Mikheil Saakashvili on his election victory Jan 10, 2008 Arts festivals join in support for the European Year of Intercultural Dialogue Jan 10, 2008 USA should refrain from getting involved in EU accession negotiations. Elmar Brok MEP (EPP-ED/D) Jan 10, 2008 European Charlemagne Youth Prize open for applications Jan 11, 2008 Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union on the release of 119 prisoners in Azerbaijan Jan 11, 2008 Malta welcomed in ECB governing council Jan 12, 2008 Cultural Liverpool Jan 12, 2008 Eurozone entry official activities Jan 15, 2008 The Cypriot and Maltese changeover are almost complete Jan 15, 2008 Briefing - 14-17 January 2008 - Strasbourg plenary session Jan 15, 2008 EPP-ED Group grows to 289 Members - biggest ever political Group in the European Parliament Jan 16, 2008 Grand Mufti of Syria: a single civilisation unites us all Jan 16, 2008 Slovenian Presidency: a dynamic country for a Europe of performance. Joseph Daul MEP, Chairman of the EPP-ED Group Jan 17, 2008 European Parliament supports proposal to reduce paper work for 300.000 freight carriers, saving € 160 million Jan 17, 2008 EU and Ukraine agree terms for Ukrainian WTO accession Jan 18, 2008 Slovenia's Janša ready to solve Kosovo impasse Jan 18, 2008 Joseph Daul visits Bulgaria one year after EU accession. Joseph Daul MEP, Chairman of the EPP-ED Group Jan 18, 2008 Sanader's EPP Government gets vote of confidence - Croatia on course for EU accession Jan 19, 2008 Attack in Yemen: Chairman of the EPP-ED Group in the European Parliament condemns the attack and sympathises with the victims and their families, Joseph Daul MEP Jan 19, 2008 EU Presidency statement on today’s attack in Yemen Jan 21, 2008 Environment: Ninety percent of Europeans believe biodiversity loss is a problem Jan 21, 2008 Commissioner Ferrero-Waldner on cutting fuel supplies to Gaza Jan 22, 2008 Slovenian Presidency higher education priorities presented by Minister Mojca Kucler Dolinar at the European Parliament Jan 22, 2008 Arrest of Chinese dissident Hu Jia Jan 22, 2008 Stqarrija għall-istampa: Sant biss jiddeċiedi meta jiċċajta Jan 23, 2008 An efficient Europe to ensure a strong development of our regions and local entities. Joseph Daul MEP, Chairman of the EPP-ED Group Jan 23, 2008 Building a global low-carbon economy Jan 24, 2008 Nuclear power important ally to combat CO2 emissions. Gunnar Hökmark MEP, Vice-Chairman of the EPP-ED Group Jan 24, 2008 Bulgaria: a new impetus for the Centre-Right. Joseph Daul MEP, Chairman of the EPP-ED Group Jan 24, 2008 Comenius, the EU programme for schools, helps foreign language learning and improves intercultural awareness Jan 25, 2008 Iran's nuclear negotiator leaves sceptical MEPs short of answers Jan 25, 2008 Italy: time for change. Joseph Daul MEP, Chairman of the EPP-ED Group Jan 26, 2008 Slovenian Presidency: The Energy Package and the strategy of growth in Europe. Joseph Daul MEP, Chairman of the EPP-ED Group Jan 28, 2008 Debate Europe! European Commissioners take part in new online discussion forum on the future of Europe Jan 28, 2008 Holocaust remembrance ceremony at Auschwitz. Gunnar Hökmark MEP, Vice-Chairman EPP-ED Group Jan 28, 2008 European Commission to launch study on unleashing talent and creativity in Europe Jan 29, 2008 EPP Secretary General meets PM Yulia Tymoshenko Jan 29, 2008 President Pöttering welcomes legislative proposals on Climate Change and Energy: 'We must go further' Jan 29, 2008 Antall, Brandt, Adenauer and Politkovskaya honoured by Parliament Jan 30, 2008 EPP Congratulates Slovenia for ratifying the EU Reform Treaty Jan 30, 2008 EPP-ED welcomes Slovenian and Maltese ratification of the Lisbon Treaty. Joseph Daul MEP Jan 30, 2008 PN MEPs welcome unanimous Treaty ratification by Malta Jan 31, 2008 EU-Arab League ministerial meeting Jan 31, 2008 Middle East : First official visit by the EPP-ED Group. Joseph Daul MEP, Chairman of the EPP-ED Group in the European Parliament