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91% Maltese Spot Disinfo, Still Back EU Membership

5/8/2026

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Maltese Back EU

A record 91% of Maltese respondents say they frequently encounter disinformation, the highest share in the EU.
The European Commission released its Standard Eurobarometer Survey showing strong Maltese support for EU membership.
Eighty-eight percent said EU membership has a good effect on the economy, the EU’s highest.
Confidence in education was 91% and in health 90%, among the EU’s highest.

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EU bans surcharges

EU spokeswoman Anna-Kaisa Itkonen said retroactive price changes breach EU unfair commercial practices rules.
The EU warned airlines they cannot add fuel surcharges after tickets are sold, except limited hikes for package holidays.
The European Commission’s Eurobarometer survey showed strong Maltese support for EU membership.
Gilles Gosselin, Volotea’s France director, said surcharge is legal and temporary, citing three law firms.

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Maltese Back EU

A record 91% of Maltese respondents say they frequently encounter disinformation, the highest share in the EU.
The European Commission released its Standard Eurobarometer Survey showing strong Maltese support for EU membership.
Eighty-eight percent said EU membership has a good effect on the economy, the EU’s highest.
Confidence in education was 91% and in health 90%, among the EU’s highest.

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