Entries by Jean Claude Gatt

A Fit-For-Purpose Single Market: Challenges and Recommendations

This research document begins by providing a contextual description of Malta’s recent participation in the Single Market. It then delves into specific challenges, barriers, and opportunities faced by the Maltese Islands within the Single Market. These issues are structured around the four freedoms entailed by the Single Market, with additional cross-cutting themes related to energy, […]

Social Partners Discuss Active Ageing at an MCESD Council Meeting

The Malta Chamber and the General Workers’ Union (GWU) presented expert research on Active Ageing during an MCESD Council meeting, showcasing the collaborative effort of social partners. The Chairperson praised the choice of the proposed topic, especially as it originated from both a union and an employer body within MCESD. Mr. Silvan Mifsud presented key […]

Active Ageing: A Demographic Perspective

A presentation was commissioned by The General Workers’ Union and The Malta Chamber during an MCESD Council Meeting on 01st December, 2023. The objective of the presentation was to offer social partners a demographic perspective through projections and economic analysis, highlighting the potential of active ageing in Malta. You can access the presentation here.  

Active Ageing: Flexible Retirement

A presentation was commissioned by The General Workers’ Union and The Malta Chamber during an MCESD Council Meeting on 01st December, 2023. The objective of the presentation was to offer social partners an in-depth understanding of flexible retirement while highlighting the potential of active ageing in Malta. You can access the presentation here.

MCESD Social Partners Briefed on Current and Planned Reinforcement of Malta’s Energy Distribution System

On the 7th December, the MCESD Council met the Minister for Environment, Energy, and Enterprise, Hon. Miriam Dalli, and the Executive Chairperson of Enemalta plc., Ing. Ryan Fava, to be updated on the technical and investment plans aimed at strengthening electricity infrastructure in Malta and Gozo. Minister Dalli referred to all the detailed recommendations made […]

MCESD Social Partners briefed on the EU agenda during discussions with members of the European Commission and the EESC, focusing on Malta’s interests.

During an MCESD Council Meeting, a specially invited delegation from the European Commission engaged with the MCESD’s social partners. The social partners introduced themselves to the delegation, emphasising their diverse sectors and providing a comprehensive overview of their societal representations. Acknowledging the challenges currently faced by Malta, the delegation aimed to foster a direct and […]

A selection of EESC positions

A presentation was delivered by the the Maltese members of  the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) during an MCESD Council Meeting on 10th November, 2023. The presentation aimed to provide the social partners with an update on the selection of EESC positions. You can access the presentation here.

A National Agreement on the Increase in the National Minimum Wage Has Been Officially Sealed.

In last Saturday’s signing ceremony, presided over by the Prime Minister of Malta, Robert Abela, and the Parliamentary Secretary for Social Dialogue, Andy Ellul, we celebrated the conclusion of the exceptional work carried out by the Low Wage Commission (LWC), led by the Chairperson of MCESD, Perit David Xuereb. Today, the agreement to increase the […]