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🇪🇺 LIVE | State of the Union 2026

Follow the State of the Union address by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, live from the European Parliament.

The State of the Union is one of the key moments in the EU’s political calendar. It provides an opportunity to take stock of developments over the past year while setting out the European Commission’s vision, priorities and major initiatives for the year ahead.

This year’s address is expected to focus on some of the major challenges facing Europe, including competitiveness, security and defence, energy and technological resilience, social fairness, and the EU’s role in an increasingly changing global environment.

🎥 Follow the speech live and hear more about the priorities that will help shape Europe’s agenda in the months ahead.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfYjukF1Pe8

European Commission Representation in Malta | European Parliament in Malta / Il-Parlament Ewropew f'Malta | SEM - Servizzi Ewropej f'Malta

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🇪🇺 Youth for Democratic Resilience
From personal strength to a stronger democracy

The European Parliament Office in Malta is inviting young people to an engaging event exploring how personal resilience and active participation can contribute to a stronger democracy.

📅 Friday, 18 September 2026
🕟 16:30
📍 Europe House, St Paul’s Street, Valletta

🧘 The event will open with a breathwork session and a motivational address by endurance swimmer and environmental activist Neil Agius.

🏛️ This will be followed by addresses from the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, and Malta’s other Members of the European Parliament.

💬 Participants will also engage in a discussion with Dr Aitana Radu, Chair of the Security and Intelligence Research Cluster at the University of Malta, together with a presentation by the European Commission Representation in Malta.

🤝 The event will conclude with networking drinks on the terrace.

📌 Places are limited. Register here:
🔗 https://together.europarl.europa.eu/event/youth-for-democratic-resilience-53494/register



European Parliament in Malta / Il-Parlament Ewropew f'Malta

🇪🇺✨ During July, EUROPE DIRECT Gozo, in collaboration with Servizzi Ewropej f’Malta (SEM), delivered interactive sessions as part of Skola Sajf 2026.

Children had the opportunity to learn more about the European Union, its 27 Member States, Malta’s EU membership, the EU flag, and the motto “United in diversity” — “Magħqudin fid-diversità”. 🌍🤝

The sessions also included fun facts about different EU countries, interactive questions, a quiz, and a penalty shootout game, making learning about Europe both educational and enjoyable. ⚽🧠

EUROPE DIRECT Gozo and SEM remain committed to bringing the EU closer to citizens, including younger audiences. 🇪🇺👧🧒

🇪🇺 EUROPE DIRECT Gozo in Brussels

On 7 and 8 July 2026, representatives of EUROPE DIRECT Gozo took part in an information visit to the European institutions in Brussels, together with EUROPE DIRECT and EU information providers from Malta.

🏛️ The first day was held at the European Commission’s Visitors’ Centre and included briefings on the work of the European Commission, the Savings and Investments Union, the EU budget, the action plan against cyberbullying, and opportunities for young people through Erasmus+ and the European Solidarity Corps.

🤝 The second day continued at the Permanent Representation of Malta to the European Union, where participants gained a closer understanding of the EU decision-making process, the role of the Council of the EU, how Malta develops its positions on European matters, and the work carried out by Malta’s representatives in Brussels. The programme also included an interactive Council simulation.

💡 The visit provided a valuable opportunity to deepen our understanding of how the European Union works in practice and how EU policies are shaped, negotiated and implemented. It also strengthened cooperation among EU information providers in Malta and enhanced our capacity to bring the European Union closer to citizens in Gozo.

Europe Direct Gozo would like to thank the European Commission Representation in Malta for organising this visit

European Commission Representation in Malta l The Gozo Business Chamber l SEM - Servizzi Ewropej f'Malta

EUROPE DIRECT Gozo in collaboration with the CORE Platform, Caritas Gozo, the Jesuit Refugee Service (Malta), the Gozo Business Chamber, and Bank of Valletta organised a seminar and dialogue session, entitled “Managing Workforce Diversity”.

As Gozo’s labour market continues to evolve, employers and businesses are increasingly encountering new realities related to workforce diversity, communication, and workplace dynamics. This seminar provided practical insights and created constructive dialogue around these realities, while bringing together employers, organisations, and representatives from different communities within the same discussion.

The proceedings of the event were all held in English.

EUROPE DIRECT Gozo strongly believes in the importance of creating discussions amongst employers, employees and other emerging realities which are affecting the labour market, exchange experiences, and better understand the evolving needs of today’s workplaces.

The Gozo Business Chamber I European Parliament in Malta / Il-Parlament Ewropew f'Malta

On 9 May, EUROPE DIRECT Gozo organised Europe Day Gozo 2026 at Villa Rundle Gardens, Victoria, as part of the Spring Fair organised by the Ministry for Gozo and Planning.

Throughout the day, visitors had the opportunity to engage with EU information and service providers, learn more about the European Union, and discover initiatives related to education, the environment, youth participation, and European opportunities.

We were also pleased to welcome Dr Lydia Abela, who was accompanied by Hon. Clint Camilleri, Minister for Gozo and Planning. During their visit, they toured the stands and met with participating organisations.

A sincere thank you to all participating entities and visitors who helped make this year’s Europe Day a successful and engaging public event. 🇪🇺✨

European Commission Representation in Malta I European Parliament in Malta / Il-Parlament Ewropew f'Malta I SEM - Servizzi Ewropej f'Malta I Aġenzija Żgħażagħ Gozo Youth Service I eTwinning Malta I Solvit I EUPA Malta - Erasmus+ & European Solidarity Corps I URBACT Malta I GLOBE Malta I Nature Trust - FEE Malta - Gozo Section I European Consumer Centre Malta I Creative Europe Desk Malta I EURES Malta I European Investment Bank I

🇪🇺 Europe Day | 9 May 🇪🇺

Each year, Europe Day marks the anniversary of the Schuman Declaration, presented on 9 May 1950 by French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman. 📜✨

In the aftermath of the Second World War, Schuman, together with Jean Monnet, proposed that European countries should pool coal and steel production. ⚙️🤝 This practical step was intended to make future conflict between European nations not only unthinkable, but materially impossible. 🕊️

This idea led to the creation of the European Coal and Steel Community in 1951, bringing together Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg and the Netherlands. 🌍 It became the first supranational organisation in Europe and laid the foundations for what would eventually become the European Union. 🇪🇺

From this first act of cooperation grew a wider project based on peace, unity, solidarity and shared democratic values. 🕊️🤝⭐ Today, the European Union brings together 27 Member States and represents over 450 million citizens.

On 9 May, we celebrate the beginning of an idea that helped transform Europe - from division to cooperation, and from conflict to a shared future. 🌟

🇪🇺 Happy Europe Day! 🎉

❗️Our twentieth participant ❗️

Europe Direct Gozo

EUROPE DIRECT Gozo form part of a network of 424 information offices in the European Union part-financed by the European Commission, with the overall objective of providing citizens with easy access to information about the EU and its activities.

Our main role is in fact to provide information, assistance, and answer questions about the EU. EUROPE DIRECT Gozo organises several events, seminars, information sessions and debates and channel citizens' feedback to the EU institutions.

❗️Our eighteenth and nineteenth participant❗️

SEM - Servizzi Ewropej f'Malta | FONDI

❗️Our seventeenth participant❗️

Gozo Visual and Performing Arts School