Why Malta should abstain on the EU Tobacco Excise Directive
Donato Raponi argues that progressive politics requires mature decisions and an understanding of the broader context. He believes national interests can be protected without blocking collective European progress. The author refers to a discussion held by EU Finance Ministers on November 9 regarding a proposed revision. The piece suggests that Malta should abstain from the EU Tobacco Excise Directive.
Donato Raponi Progressive politics is about more than adopting ambitious policies or using the right political language. It is about making mature decisions, recognising the bigger picture and understanding when national interests can be protected without standing in the way of collective European progress. On Monday 9 November, EU Finance Ministers discussed the proposed revision […] The post Why Malta should abstain on the EU Tobacco Excise Directive first appeared on The Malta Business Weekly .