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		<title>The Current State of Play of the EU</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jean Claude Gatt]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2025 09:12:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A presentation by Prof. Philip von Brockdorff, member of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), was delivered during the MCESD Council Meeting held on 26th September 2025. The aim of this presentation was to brief Social Partners on the current challenges and opportunities for EU competitiveness, strategic autonomy, and Malta’s role in leveraging new [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://mcesd.org.mt/the-current-state-of-play-of-the-eu/">The Current State of Play of the EU</a> appeared first on <a href="https://mcesd.org.mt">MCESD</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A presentation by Prof. Philip von Brockdorff, member of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), was delivered during the MCESD Council Meeting held on 26th September 2025.</p>
<p>The aim of this presentation was to brief Social Partners on the current challenges and opportunities for EU competitiveness, strategic autonomy, and Malta’s role in leveraging new European initiatives and funding.</p>
<p>Access the presentation <a href="https://mcesd.org.mt/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/EESC-Presentation.pdf">here.</a></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://mcesd.org.mt/the-current-state-of-play-of-the-eu/">The Current State of Play of the EU</a> appeared first on <a href="https://mcesd.org.mt">MCESD</a>.</p>
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		<title>Voluntary Assisted Euthanasia</title>
		<link>https://mcesd.org.mt/voluntary-assisted-euthanasia/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jean Claude Gatt]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2025 09:30:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A presentation by the Parliamentary Secretariat for Equality and Reforms was delivered during the MCESD Council Meeting held on 16 July 2025. The aim of this presentation was to encourage a serious and respectful discussion among the Social Partners on Voluntary Assisted Euthanasia. The Social Partners participated actively and constructively, having prepared through professional research. [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://mcesd.org.mt/voluntary-assisted-euthanasia/">Voluntary Assisted Euthanasia</a> appeared first on <a href="https://mcesd.org.mt">MCESD</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A presentation by the Parliamentary Secretariat for Equality and Reforms was delivered during the MCESD Council Meeting held on 16 July 2025.</p>
<p>The aim of this presentation was to encourage a serious and respectful discussion among the Social Partners on Voluntary Assisted Euthanasia. The Social Partners participated actively and constructively, having prepared through professional research.</p>
<p>Access the presentation <a href="https://mcesd.org.mt/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/EVA-PRES.pdf">here.</a></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://mcesd.org.mt/voluntary-assisted-euthanasia/">Voluntary Assisted Euthanasia</a> appeared first on <a href="https://mcesd.org.mt">MCESD</a>.</p>
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		<title>Malta’s 2025 European Semester Report</title>
		<link>https://mcesd.org.mt/maltas-2025-european-semester-report/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jean Claude Gatt]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2025 08:56:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A presentation by the European Commission Representation in Malta was delivered during the MCESD Council Meeting held on 4th July 2025. The aim of the presentation was to share with the Social Partners the main conclusions of the 2025 European Semester Report for Malta, highlighting key areas requiring improvement. &#160; Access the presentation here. Access [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://mcesd.org.mt/maltas-2025-european-semester-report/">Malta’s 2025 European Semester Report</a> appeared first on <a href="https://mcesd.org.mt">MCESD</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A presentation by the European Commission Representation in Malta was delivered during the MCESD Council Meeting held on 4th July 2025.</p>
<p>The aim of the presentation was to share with the Social Partners the main conclusions of the 2025 European Semester Report for Malta, highlighting key areas requiring improvement.</p>
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<li><strong>Access the presentation <a href="https://mcesd.org.mt/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/MCESD_European-Semester-2025-Presentation-.pdf">here.</a></strong></li>
<li><strong>Access the 2025 Country Report on Malta <a href="https://mcesd.org.mt/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/MT_CR_SWD_2025_218_1_EN_autre_document_travail_service_part1_v5.pdf">here.</a></strong></li>
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<p>The post <a href="https://mcesd.org.mt/maltas-2025-european-semester-report/">Malta’s 2025 European Semester Report</a> appeared first on <a href="https://mcesd.org.mt">MCESD</a>.</p>
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		<title>VISION 2050 &#8211; GRC Gozo&#8217;s Perspectives</title>
		<link>https://mcesd.org.mt/vision-2050-grc-gozos-perspectives/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jean Claude Gatt]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 12:51:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A presentation by the Gozo Regional Committee was delivered during the MCESD Council Meeting held on 20th June 2025. The aim of the presentation was to provide the Social Partners with an overview of Gozo’s perspective within Malta Vision 2050, highlighting priorities such as connectivity, planning, economic diversification, heritage preservation, and welfare. Access the presentation [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://mcesd.org.mt/vision-2050-grc-gozos-perspectives/">VISION 2050 &#8211; GRC Gozo&#8217;s Perspectives</a> appeared first on <a href="https://mcesd.org.mt">MCESD</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p data-start="66" data-end="182">A presentation by the Gozo Regional Committee was delivered during the MCESD Council Meeting held on 20th June 2025.</p>
<p data-start="184" data-end="423">The aim of the presentation was to provide the Social Partners with an overview of Gozo’s perspective within Malta Vision 2050, highlighting priorities such as connectivity, planning, economic diversification, heritage preservation, and welfare.</p>
<p data-start="425" data-end="454">Access the presentation <a href="https://mcesd.org.mt/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/PRESENTATION-2-1.pdf">here.</a></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://mcesd.org.mt/vision-2050-grc-gozos-perspectives/">VISION 2050 &#8211; GRC Gozo&#8217;s Perspectives</a> appeared first on <a href="https://mcesd.org.mt">MCESD</a>.</p>
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		<title>Beyond GDP II &#8211; Third Country Nationals in Malta</title>
		<link>https://mcesd.org.mt/beyond-gdp-ii-third-country-nationals-in-malta/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jean Claude Gatt]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2025 10:14:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A presentation by the Justice &#38; Peace Commission of the Archdiocese of Malta was delivered during the MCESD Council Meeting held on 30th May 2025. The aim of the presentation was to provide the Social Partners with an overview of the Church’s perspective on workers’ rights in Maltese society, highlighting key social concerns such as [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://mcesd.org.mt/beyond-gdp-ii-third-country-nationals-in-malta/">Beyond GDP II &#8211; Third Country Nationals in Malta</a> appeared first on <a href="https://mcesd.org.mt">MCESD</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="" data-start="50" data-end="163">A presentation by the Justice &amp; Peace Commission of the Archdiocese of Malta was delivered during the MCESD Council Meeting held on 30th May 2025.</p>
<p class="" data-start="50" data-end="163">The aim of the presentation was to provide the Social Partners with an overview of the Church’s perspective on workers’ rights in Maltese society, highlighting key social concerns such as fair working conditions, access to affordable housing, and the integration of foreign workers.</p>
<p class="" data-start="323" data-end="356"><strong data-start="323" data-end="356">Access the presentation <a href="https://mcesd.org.mt/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/CURIA-PPT.pdf">here.</a></strong></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://mcesd.org.mt/beyond-gdp-ii-third-country-nationals-in-malta/">Beyond GDP II &#8211; Third Country Nationals in Malta</a> appeared first on <a href="https://mcesd.org.mt">MCESD</a>.</p>
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		<title>The Illicit Drugs Situation in Malta from the Malta Police’s Perspective.</title>
		<link>https://mcesd.org.mt/the-illicit-drugs-situation-in-malta-from-the-malta-polices-perspective/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jean Claude Gatt]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 12:28:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A presentation by the Commissioner of Police was delivered during the MCESD Council Meeting held on 5th May 2025. The aim of the presentation was to provide Social Partners with an overview of the illicit drugs situation in Malta from the Malta Police’s perspective. Access the presentation here.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://mcesd.org.mt/the-illicit-drugs-situation-in-malta-from-the-malta-polices-perspective/">The Illicit Drugs Situation in Malta from the Malta Police’s Perspective.</a> appeared first on <a href="https://mcesd.org.mt">MCESD</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="" data-start="50" data-end="163">A presentation by the Commissioner of Police was delivered during the MCESD Council Meeting held on 5th May 2025.</p>
<p class="" data-start="165" data-end="321">The aim of the presentation was to provide Social Partners with an overview of the illicit drugs situation in Malta from the Malta Police’s perspective.</p>
<p class="" data-start="323" data-end="356"><strong data-start="323" data-end="356">Access the presentation <a href="https://mcesd.org.mt/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/MCESD-Drugs-Session-5-May-2025-Angelo-Gafa.pdf">here.</a></strong></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://mcesd.org.mt/the-illicit-drugs-situation-in-malta-from-the-malta-polices-perspective/">The Illicit Drugs Situation in Malta from the Malta Police’s Perspective.</a> appeared first on <a href="https://mcesd.org.mt">MCESD</a>.</p>
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		<title>The Legislative Reform for the Regulation of Cannabis</title>
		<link>https://mcesd.org.mt/the-legislative-reform-for-the-regulation-of-cannabis/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jean Claude Gatt]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 12:13:28 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A presentation by the Executive Chairperson of the Authority for the Responsible Use of Cannabis was delivered during the MCESD Council Meeting held on 5th May 2025. The aim of the presentation was to provide Social Partners with an overview of the legislative reform for the regulation of cannabis. Access the presentation here.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://mcesd.org.mt/the-legislative-reform-for-the-regulation-of-cannabis/">The Legislative Reform for the Regulation of Cannabis</a> appeared first on <a href="https://mcesd.org.mt">MCESD</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="" data-start="37" data-end="202">A presentation by the Executive Chairperson of the Authority for the Responsible Use of Cannabis was delivered during the MCESD Council Meeting held on 5th May 2025.</p>
<p class="" data-start="204" data-end="341">The aim of the presentation was to provide Social Partners with an overview of the legislative reform for the regulation of cannabis.</p>
<p class="" data-start="343" data-end="376"><strong data-start="343" data-end="376">Access the presentation <a href="https://mcesd.org.mt/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/MCESD-PresentationLegislation-Reform-ARUC.pdf">here.</a></strong></p>
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<p>The post <a href="https://mcesd.org.mt/the-legislative-reform-for-the-regulation-of-cannabis/">The Legislative Reform for the Regulation of Cannabis</a> appeared first on <a href="https://mcesd.org.mt">MCESD</a>.</p>
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		<title>the Drug Situation on the Maltese Islands</title>
		<link>https://mcesd.org.mt/the-drug-situation-on-the-maltese-islands/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jean Claude Gatt]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 12:08:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A presentation by a Forensic Analysis Laboratory Department of Chemistry University of Malta  was delivered during the MCESD Council Meeting held on 5th May 2025. The aim of the presentation was to provide Social Partners with an overview of The Drug Situation on the Maltese Islands. Access the presentation here.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://mcesd.org.mt/the-drug-situation-on-the-maltese-islands/">the Drug Situation on the Maltese Islands</a> appeared first on <a href="https://mcesd.org.mt">MCESD</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="" data-start="37" data-end="201">A presentation by a Forensic Analysis Laboratory Department of Chemistry University of Malta  was delivered during the MCESD Council Meeting held on 5th May 2025.</p>
<p class="" data-start="203" data-end="314">The aim of the presentation was to provide Social Partners with an overview of The Drug Situation on the Maltese Islands.</p>
<p class="" data-start="316" data-end="349"><strong data-start="316" data-end="349">Access the presentation <a href="https://mcesd.org.mt/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/MCESD-Presentation-Dr.-Jeffrey-Bonnici.pdf">here.</a></strong></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://mcesd.org.mt/the-drug-situation-on-the-maltese-islands/">the Drug Situation on the Maltese Islands</a> appeared first on <a href="https://mcesd.org.mt">MCESD</a>.</p>
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		<title>The Drug Situation in Malta</title>
		<link>https://mcesd.org.mt/the-drug-situation-in-malta/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jean Claude Gatt]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 12:04:59 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A presentation by a Consultant from the Accident and Emergency Department at Mater Dei Hospital was delivered during the MCESD Council Meeting held on 5th May 2025. The aim of the presentation was to provide Social Partners with an overview of The Drug Situation in Malta Access the presentation here.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://mcesd.org.mt/the-drug-situation-in-malta/">The Drug Situation in Malta</a> appeared first on <a href="https://mcesd.org.mt">MCESD</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="" data-start="37" data-end="201">A presentation by a Consultant from the Accident and Emergency Department at Mater Dei Hospital was delivered during the MCESD Council Meeting held on 5th May 2025.</p>
<p class="" data-start="203" data-end="314">The aim of the presentation was to provide Social Partners with an overview of The Drug Situation in Malta</p>
<p class="" data-start="316" data-end="349"><strong data-start="316" data-end="349">Access the presentation <a href="https://mcesd.org.mt/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/MCESD-Presentation-Dr.-Jeffrey-Bonnici.pdf">here.</a></strong></p>
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		<title>Drugs and Mental Health</title>
		<link>https://mcesd.org.mt/drugs-and-mental-health/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jean Claude Gatt]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 12:01:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A presentation by the Chairman of Mental Health Services was delivered during the MCESD Council Meeting held on 5th May 2025. The aim of the presentation was to provide Social Partners with an overview of the link between drug use and mental health. Access the presentation here.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://mcesd.org.mt/drugs-and-mental-health/">Drugs and Mental Health</a> appeared first on <a href="https://mcesd.org.mt">MCESD</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="" data-start="50" data-end="175">A presentation by the Chairman of Mental Health Services was delivered during the MCESD Council Meeting held on 5th May 2025.</p>
<p class="" data-start="177" data-end="304">The aim of the presentation was to provide Social Partners with an overview of the link between drug use and mental health.</p>
<p class="" data-start="306" data-end="339"><strong data-start="306" data-end="339">Access the presentation <a href="https://mcesd.org.mt/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/MCESD-Presentation-May-2025-Prof-Anton-Grech.pdf">here.</a></strong></p>
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