'These awards are very important for us, not only to get an award or to be nominated, but ultimately to be able to communicate what we are doing in the European Parliament, translating very technical jargon into a message that people can understand.'

With these words, MEP…

Young people have specific demands for Europe’s leaders today on issues that directly affect them like housing traineeships, fighting climate change, empowering younger voters.

But young people also care about building a Europe that works for everyone. #MyChoiceMyVoice

The GeneralWorkers'Union has thrown its #support behind a #petition filed by #MEP Alex Agius Saliba, urging the European Commission to launch an #investigation into food #prices in #Malta sold in #supermarkets and small grocery stores.

#LocalNews
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Fighting hate speech & disinformation is one of the main challenges for our democracies.

The EU Digital Services Act introduces measures & stricter obligations for online platforms.

Now, we need faster enforcement & immediate sanctions if they don't comply.

Alex Agius Saliba

It comes as no surprise that Alex Agius Saliba has been nominated for the 'Youth Champion of the Mandate' award. Your persistent dedication to the Maltese people and unwavering commitment to our nation's well-being are truly commendable. - RA

Right to disconnect policies are good for workers and good for business - time for a R2D Directive - great leadership by Alex Agius Saliba

Can’t escape work?

80% of workers get work messages in their free time.

High time for an EU law to ensure the right to disconnect.
 
Join us to debate with our MEPs Alex Agius Saliba & Agnes Jongerius, Commissioner Nicolas SCHMIT & experts.

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Today we discussed in the European Parliament the promotion of the Employability of Autistic People in Europe!
Our host MEP Alex Agius Saliba called for existing legislation safeguarding the right to employment to be implemented across Europe through concrete
actions.

🛜 On our way to the S&D Group's Right to Disconnect conference, we'd like to remind European Commission & Nicolas SCHMIT of the urgent need for a dedicated directive on telework.

Here we explain why👇🏾

🌐 Telework isn't the future - it's the present. But what about workers' rights in the digital era?

📲 Join the conversation on the right to disconnect and discover how the landmark digitalisation agreement for central gov leads the way!

🔗Learn more 👉 bit.ly/3HBbipE

S&D Times is out now!

Looking ahead to next week, including our event 'Right to Disconnect' hosted by Alex Agius Saliba & Agnes Jongerius.

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The EU market for medicines remains fragmented. Member States don't have the same access to sometimes life-saving medicines. This model is not sustainable, argues MEP Alex Agius Saliba and Vice-President for S&D Group
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The EP has adopted a set of recommendations to tackle the addictive nature of online services.

“We expect the upcoming European Commission to tackle the addictive design of online services as a priority for the EU', says Alex Agius Saliba

More here 👇
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Daniel Leufer Access Now Francesca Bria Decode Project S&D Group Cecilia Rikap UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose John Thornhill Financial Times Alex Agius Saliba 'The ongoing trilogue on the #AIAct that already took 22 hours is stuck on some fundamental points. For example, on the human rights assessment of the high-risk AI systems.' Alex Agius Saliba, MEP S&D Group & VP for Digital Affairs explains current progressive priorities

Alex Agius Saliba Johnny Ryan Frederike Kaltheuner Kim van Sparrentak Kasper Drążewski Ivana Bartoletti S&D Group Irish Council for Civil Liberties 🏳️‍🌈 HRW Brussels Greens/EFA in the EU Parliament 🌍 The Consumer Voice 'There is a direct link between the rise in mental health issues, for minors especially and the overuse of digital tech by minors

It’s important to take back some control because these platforms' business models are leading to a lot of problems for our children'
Alex Agius Saliba

How can we counter addictive business models and protect people at the same time?

This will be the centre of this discussion with:
Alex Agius Saliba
Johnny Ryan
Frederike Kaltheuner
Kim van Sparrentak
Kasper Drążewski
Ivana Bartoletti

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📅This is the week for progressive debates to shape 🇪🇺 EU digital agenda!

1) Transforming capitalism in the Age of AI - w/ FES Future of Work - 06/12
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2) Shaping Europe’s digital model - w/ S&D Group - 07/12
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Don't miss out!

As EUROPEAN TRADE UNIONS says - the ball is now in the Commission’s court to put legislation on the Right to Disconnect during this mandate to protect workers in the new digital realities. Nicolas SCHMIT you need to act now!!

Thank you MEP Alex Agius Saliba for joining the alliance!

We co-hosted a workshop in the European Parliament Parliament with MEP Alex Agius Saliba. We dove into the crucial topic of building #ethical digital #interfaces while ensuring #consumer protection without stifling innovation. 📷 #TechEthics #Innovation .

Our takeaways 👇