Malta and the EU

Malta and Gozo’s first EU Commissioner Dr Joe Borg will discuss our country’s path to EU membership and its achievements over 20 years since accession. He will also discuss the future of the European Union, addressing key questions and challenges, and will explore areas identified by the European Council and the European Commission for further development, specific targets, or necessary reforms. Particular emphasis will be placed on threats to democracy and European values, strengthening the rule of law, addressing defence and security challenges, and the broader question of EU reform. The final part of the talk will examine Malta’s position on these sensitive issues as it navigates its future within an evolving European Union.