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Statement on Removal of Claude Moraes as Rapporteur for the Regulation on Visa-Exemption for UK citizens after Brexit

I am deeply disappointed with the decision to remove the Chairman of the LIBE Committee as Rapporteur for the regulation on Visa Exemptions, specifically for UK nationals in the event of a no-deal Brexit.

I disassociate myself with this process and consider it scandalous that such a decision has been taken purely on the basis of the nationality and therefore the assumed bias of the rapporteur.  Read more

Brussels ‘Names and Shames’ seven EU States as Tax Havens

What Does Spain Say to That?

Last week the EU Parliament was busy sorting out its tax problems. In an important report that member states were voting, they passed that seven EU countries (Belgium, Cyprus, Hungary, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malta and The Netherlands) were operating and showing the exact same traits and norms of a tax haven in facilitating aggressive tax planning.  Read more

It is wrong to say that Gibraltar is a colony, says SDGG leader Buttigieg

THE PANORAMA INTERVIEW by Joe Garcia

Answers by SDGG leader RICHARD BUTTIGIEG

There isn't much talk these days about self-determination, is this a good or a bad sign?

I do not believe that the issue of self determination is any less important today than it has ever been. The right of a people to freely and democratically chose their own destiny is a fundamental human right protected by the UN Charter and, if anything, we presently live in a society where the exercise of the right to self-determination (in a non-political sense) is more relevant than ever.  Read more

The Changing Face of Society

Studies confirm the need for a greater emphasis on social change to translate social policies into effective and sustainable actions that make a real impact on the lives of people in society. 

Experts say that social beliefs hinder the willingness and capacity of marginalised people and families to demand and access services and the creation of a more wide-ranging social environment. Some social attitudes contribute in limiting information and access to services for families, this often creates barriers to inclusion of people who may need help promoting the over-use of institutional care that may limit access to appropriate services.  Read more

Minimum Retail Prices for Cigarettes

The Government has published a Legal Notice to implement minimum prices for the retailing of cigarettes.  Read more

Spanish foreign minister walks out of interview because he didn't like the questions

German Deutsche Welle Conflict Zone, the English Language news website, was interviewing the Spanish Foreign Minister Josep Borrell, who stopped the interview at a point because he did not like the line of questioning.  Read more