NEWS | Wednesday, 27 February 2008

George Vella cites ‘exceptional circumstances' clause in defence of Malta Shipyards
European Commission not aware of ‘exceptional circumstances'
David Darmanin
Amid a wave of criticism walloping the MLP for ‘wanting to re-open Malta's EU deal package', in a political debate Friday, former Labour deputy leader George Vella pointed out a proviso featured in Malta's EU accession treaty that can make “talks for the extension of Malta Shipyard's subsidy deadlines possible.” >>

Only Brussels can give green light to reduced VAT rate on restaurants
David Darmanin
The promise made by the two major political parties to reduce VAT on restaurants can only be implemented if government is given the green light by the EU Commission. >>

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