Category: Smash TV Programme

  • The Financial crisis and global banks – L-MEP u Int – Prog 116

    The Financial crisis and global banks – L-MEP u Int – Prog 116

      While the media is focused on the crisis in Greece and the eurozone, little is being said about the financial crisis which almost led to the bankruptcy of several global banks.  In this programme, Labour MEP Prof. Edward Scicluna speaks about this crisis.   — Il-Kriżi Finanzjarja u l-Banek Globali     Filwaqt li…

  • “GREXIT” – L-MEP u Int – Prog 115

    “GREXIT” – L-MEP u Int – Prog 115

      In today’s programme Labour MEP Prof Edward Scicluna talks about the problems in Greece as well as the consequences for the Greek people and Europe if Greece exits the euro-zone. — Fil-programm tal-lum il-MPE Laburista il-Prof Edward Scicluna jitkellem dwar il-problemi fil-Greċja u x’jistgħu jkunu l-konsegwenzi għall-Griegi u għall-Ewropa jekk il-Greċja toħroġ miż-Żona Ewro.…

  • François Hollande new Socialist President – L-MEP u Int – Prog 114

    François Hollande new Socialist President – L-MEP u Int – Prog 114

      In this programme Labour MEP Prof. Edward Scicluna speaks about the atmosphere at the European Parliament following the election of François Hollande as the new Socialist President of France who promised to re-negotiate the Fiscal Treaty. — F’dan il-programm l-Ewroparlamentari Laburista il-Professur Edward Scicluna jitkellem dwar l-atmosfera fil-Parlament Ewropew wara l-elezzjoni ta’ François Hollande…

  • Precarious Work – L-MEP u Int – Prog 113

    Precarious Work – L-MEP u Int – Prog 113

            Recently, the phenomenon of precarious work has again been on the local political agenda.  In this program Labour MEP Prof Edward Scicluna, explains what causes precarious work and what the Government can do to prevent it, bearing in mind the country’s competitiveness.  Xoghol Prekarju Dan l-aħħar il-fenomenu tax-xogħol prekarju rega’ kien fuq l-aġenda politika tal-pajjiż.  F’dan il-programm l-Ewroparlamentari Laburista…

  • Special Purpose Vehicle – L-MEP u Int – Prog 112

    Special Purpose Vehicle – L-MEP u Int – Prog 112

    Government has just announced the setting up a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to finance City Gate Project.  Labour MEP Prof. Edward Scicluna talks about this financing mechanism and explains its pros and cons. Il-Gvern għadu kif ħabbar li ser joħloq Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) biex jiffinanzja l-proġett ta’ Bieb il-Belt.  L-MPE Laburista, il-Prof. Edward Scicluna jitkellem dwar dan il-mekkaniżmu finanzjarju u jispjega l-vantaġġi…

  • Germany’s Influence in the EU – Edward Scicluna – L-MEP u Int Prog 111

    Germany’s Influence in the EU – Edward Scicluna – L-MEP u Int Prog 111

      Germany’s influence on the rest of the EU and, in particular, on the Eurozone is strong and evident. Labour MEP Edward Scicluna discusses Germany’s influence and what this means even for Malta, on the programme L-MEP u Int. (The MEP and you)     L-Influwenza tal-Ġermanja fuq l-UE L-influwenza li għandha l-Ġermanja fuq il-bqija…

  • Poverty is Real – Edward Scicluna – L-MEP u Int – Prog 110

    Poverty is Real – Edward Scicluna – L-MEP u Int – Prog 110

    Poverty is Real   The study carried out by Caritas Malta gave shocking results. The study focuses on three categories of low-income families. Caritas Malta is proposing an increase in the statutory minimum wage with the aim of enabling these families to live a decent life. This program will take a look at the methodology…

  • Questions about the second Greek bail-out – L-MEP u Int – Prog 109

    Questions about the second Greek bail-out – L-MEP u Int – Prog 109

        L-approvazzjoni ta’ abbozz ta’ liġi mill-istadji tal-Kumitat tal-Kamra dwar is-self ta Malta lill-Greċja kien is-suġġett diskuss mill-Ewroparlamentari Laburista l-Professur Edward Scicluna fil-Programm MEP u INT 109.  

  • Corruption and Transparency – L-MEP u Int – Prog 108

    Corruption and Transparency – L-MEP u Int – Prog 108

      Il-ġlieda kontra l-evażjoni tat-taxxa u l-korruzzjoni tissemma ħafna fil-laqgħat tal-G20 u laqgħat oħrajn bejn l-Istati Membri tal-Unjoni Ewropea. Il-korruzzjoni hija rampanti fil-pajjiżi tal-Afrika u jissemmew ħafna l-industriji tal-esplojtazzjoni taż-żejt u tal-minerali li joperaw f’dawn il-pajjiżi. Dan l-aħħar, il-kumitat tal-Affarijiet Ekonomiċi u Monetarji, iddiskuta żewġ rapporti li l-għan proprju tagħhom huwa li tiżdied it-trasparenza f’dan…

  • Gender Equality in Decision-Making – L-MEP u Int – Prog 107

    Gender Equality in Decision-Making – L-MEP u Int – Prog 107

    Gender Equality has very often been an issue discussed in various fora amongst which State Parliaments, international and European institutions, as well as the European Parliament. Last week, the European Parliament has approved 2 reports related to gender equality, this time with regards to the slow progress towards a better gender balance in economic decision…