Monday, January 13, 2014
A PN MEP candidate has called for more female candidates for the European Parliament elections. Kevin Plumpton, President of the PN’s youth wing and a former Zabbar councilor, wrote on Facebook that the PN has “very valid candidates” and hoped that this team will help the PN obtain the third seat it deserves in Brussels.
But he adds that it could be the case that there are too many men and “the challenge remains to involve more women in politics. Together we will get there.”
The PN has so far announced 11 candidates, only three of which are women – MEP Roberta Metsola, human rights... Read more
A PN MEP candidate has called for more female candidates for the European Parliament elections. Kevin Plumpton, President of the PN’s youth wing and a former Zabbar councilor, wrote on Facebook that the PN has “very valid candidates” and hoped that...
Monday, April 29, 2013
It was a red letter day for female politicians yesterday as Malta went from having no women in the European Parliament to three.The casual elections saw Marlene Mizzi, Roberta Metsola and Claudette Abela Baldacchino clinching the coveted seats in Brussels.
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It was a red letter day for female politicians yesterday as Malta went from having no women in the European Parliament to three.The casual elections saw Marlene Mizzi, Roberta Metsola and Claudette Abela Baldacchino clinching the coveted seats in...
Friday, March 08, 2013
Malta could have up to four female representatives in the European Parliament, if all four MEPs contesting the 9 March general election are successful in their bid to be elected in parliament.
(We invite our users to read the article published January 14 2013 by The Malta Independent) Read more
Malta could have up to four female representatives in the European Parliament, if all four MEPs contesting the 9 March general election are successful in their bid to be elected in parliament.
(We invite our users to read the article published...
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Highlighting news, interviews, resources and events on violence against women in politics Read more
Highlighting news, interviews, resources and events on violence against women in politics
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Marthese Portelli was recently elected president of the Nationalist Party executive committee, making her the first woman to hold such a post in the history of Malta’s politics. “I would like to invite more women to come forward and participate in the party. I know that there are many who want to contribute and have an active role. We want new ideas, more involvement.” says Dr. Potelli.
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Marthese Portelli was recently elected president of the Nationalist Party executive committee, making her the first woman to hold such a post in the history of Malta’s politics. “I would like to invite more women to come forward and...
