The Maltese parliament last night approved the ratification of the treaty enabling Malta's accession to the EU, paving its way to join the bloc next year with 9 other countries.
The ratification was approved with 34 votes in favour and 25 votes against.
Whilst all Nationalist Government MPs - currently in government - voted in favour of the ratification bill, all Labour Opposition MPs present, voted against it.
The Labour party, which spearheaded its campaign against EU memb...
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