Minister for Social Policy and Children's Rights
L-Iklin, Malta
Joined February 2012
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Michael Falzon retweeted
.@MMousiouttas of #Cyprus @CY2026EU meets
@DrFalzon of #Malta on the sidelines of the informal meeting of Employment and Social Affairs #EPSCO Ministers taking place on 13 February 2026 in #Nicosia.
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In Cyprus for the Informal Meeting of Employment and Social Affairs Ministers, discussing a more inclusive labour market built on social justice.
Exchanged views with @MMousiouttas and @cleapapaellina1 on shared priorities. 🇲🇹🇨🇾
@CY2026EU
Currently in Brussels representing 🇲🇹 at the #EPSCO Council.
🔹 Simplification in employment & social fields
🔹 Affordable housing
🔹 Globalisation Adjustment Fund
🔹 Carcinogens & Mutagens Directive
Malta remains committed to strengthening EU-wide social policy. @MaltainEU
Michael Falzon retweeted
Watch 🎥Ahead of the start of the #Employment & #SocialPolicy #EPSCO Council taking place today in #Brussels.
🇲🇹#Malta Minister for #SocialJustice and #Solidarity, the #Family and Children's Rights Michael Falzon, briefly commented on the topics up for discussion.
On the Agenda:
🔹#Simplification/employment & social fields
🔹Affordable #Housing
🔹European Globalisation Adjustment Fund
🔹#Carcinogens & #mutagens Directive
@DrFalzon
Attended the 19th Ministerial Conference of the Pompidou Group in Strasbourg.
An important space to discuss and shape a human‑rights‑centered drug‑policy approach for 2026–2029. @coe 🇲🇹🇪🇺
Ministerial Conference concludes with a robust Declaration, reaffirming our commitment to:
✅ Breaking taboos
✅ Fighting impunity
✅ Training professionals
✅ Empowering children
✅ Advancing stronger protections
Ensuring every child can thrive free from violence.
The @coe Ministerial Conference kicks off!
In my opening remarks, I highlighted Malta’s role in upholding the #LanzaroteConvention on Social Policy & #ChildRights. 🇲🇹
Michael Falzon retweeted
Avec @DrFalzon, Ministre de la Politique sociale et des Droits de l’enfant de Malte.
Un échange riche autour de nos politiques respectives en faveur des droits de l’enfant, de la protection sociale et de l’accompagnement des familles face aux multiples défis à relever. 🇲🇹🤝🇫🇷
Tomorrow, 🇲🇹 will host Ministerial Conference marking 15 years of @coe #LanzaroteConvention – a key milestone in the fight against child sexual exploitation and abuse. The event will reflect on achievements, challenges and next steps to keep children safe.
Back in 🇲🇹 after attending the #EPSCO @EUCouncil in 🇱🇺 discussing social policies and more. Topics included apprenticeship investment, poverty reduction efforts, and strengthening 🇪🇺 integration.
Great to be in Strasbourg 🇫🇷 addressing the #EuroDIG2025 Conference on safeguarding human rights in the digital era. We must strike the right balance between regulation and innovation to protect user rights, especially for children. 🌐
#DigitalGovernance #HumanRights @MaltaCoE
The risk of poverty and social exclusion in Malta has dropped to 19.7% in 2024, from 24.6% in 2013. Continued investment and rising incomes are helping to improve lives. 📊
@MaltaGov
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Starting the year with an increase in pensions and other benefits - recipients will see a boost of €8 weekly or €416 annually, totaling a @MaltaGov investment of €87 million.
This highlights our commitment to social justice, with an 83% increase in spending since 2013.
Together with FSWS, we announced a record €42 million investment for next year, increasing funding by over €5 million to enhance social services across Malta and Gozo.
The Ministry for Social Policy and Children’s Rights has launched a public consultation for the National Strategy for Poverty Reduction and Social Inclusion 2025–2035. Aimed at reducing poverty and enhancing societal wellbeing, the strategy invites feedback until Nov 29, 2024.
Share your views at [email protected] or for children, visit empoweringchildren.gov.mt/
#SocialInclusion #Malta
The Social Care Standards Authority (SCSA) is enhancing its services to better regulate care for the vulnerable, with new training, professional hires, and digital upgrades.
#SCSA #SocialCare
