Prof Edward Scicluna spoke on Smash TV on the programme ‘Report from the European Parliament’. During this programme Prof Scicluna talked about the last report by the European Parliament on the stability bonds for which he was shadow rapporteur. He described the importance of these bonds and the impact this may have on the European financial crisis.     Eurobonds – Rapport mill-Parlament Ewropew Prof Edward Scicluna tkellem fuq Smash TV fil-programm ‘Rapport mill-Parlament Ewropew’.  F’dan il-programm Prof Scicluna tkellem dwar Rapport li għadda mill-Parlament Ewropew fuq l-istability bonds li fuqhom huwa…

  In this L-MEP u INT programme Labour MEP Professor Edward Scicluna describes the year ahead at the European Parliament as a crucial and challenging one for the MEPs who will be working on important reforms aimed mainly to improve the economy. On top of the European Parliament agenda, negotiations for the 2014-2020 European Union…

  In this first ‘L-MEP u INT’ programme for this year Labour MEP Professor Edward Scicluna discusses the importance of reliable and genuine statistics. Being the International Year of Statistics declared by the United Nations, Prof Scicluna speaks about Reports he wrote on behalf of the Committee of Economic and Monetary Affairs to enhance the…

In this last MEP u INT programme of the year, Labour MEP Professor Edward Scicluna looks back at the year 2012 focusing on the economic and financial sectors around the world and mainly on the European Union and the Eurozone. He also talks about the economic global prospects and why he is hopeful for the…

  Labour MEP Professor Edward Scicluna talks about the reasons why Christmas time reminds us of poverty during this programme before Christmas day. He raises questions about the constant fight against poverty. How do some countries overcome poverty quickly while this problem increases in other countries? Prof Scicluna also explains the difference between absolute and…

  The position taken by the Labour opposition to keep the framework of the budget if elected in the March general elections was noted positivitely by the Rating Agencies Fitch and Moody’s in their latest statements on Malta’s financial and economic situation. Labour MEP Professor Edward Scicluna speaks about these statements and the current political…

In this ‘L-MEP u INT’ programme Labour MEP Professor Edward Scicluna speaks about the Government’s and the EU’s own responsibilities to ensure accountability with regards to public finances. He explains that a government needs the necessary finances to function well. He said that every year the Auditor General report reveals many instances of the misuse…

The Budget 2013 and the ongoing government uncertain political situation is discussed in detail by Labour MEP Professor Edward Scicluna. He also talks about how the Budget is influenced by the European Commission, the international institutions such as the IMF and the Rating agencies.   The program L-MEP U INT (The MEP and You) is broadcast every Friday at 7.20pm on Smash TV…

  The UK is insisting that there will be cuts in the upcoming European Union budget for the next 7 years. In this MEP u INT programme Labour MEP Professor Edward Scicluna talks about the UK’s government stand in the EU budget negotiations and also about UK’s attitude within the European Union. The program L-MEP…

Labour MEP Professor Edward Scicluna speaks about the importance of the art of persuasion in the daily work of the MEP in the European Parliament. In this MEP u INT programme 139 Prof Scicluna said the deputy prime Minister Dr Tonio Borg in the past weeks had to use his persuasion to try and win…