The Malta Chamber Podcast
The Malta Chamber Podcast is designed to serve as a dynamic and engaging platform that facilitates insightful conversations on current and relevant subjects, particularly focusing on the perspectives of influential business leaders.
By delving into trending topics, the discussions aim to not only capture the pulse of the business world but also contribute to advancing the objectives outlined in The Malta Chamber’s agenda.
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EP16 – E.YOU: Connecting you with Europe | Debate 10 – Final Debate
The tenth debate in the ‘E.YOU: Connecting you with Europe’ series, held in collaboration with the European Parliament Office in Malta, discussed a number of EU related topics.
Sandra Gauci, ADPD MEP Candidate
Peter Agius, PN MEP Candidate
Steve Ellul, PL MEP Candidate
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EP15 – E.YOU: Connecting you with Europe | Debate 9 – 4 EU Freedoms
The ninth debate in the ‘E.YOU: Connecting you with Europe’ series, held in collaboration with the European Parliament Office in Malta, discussed 4 EU freedoms and featured:
James Ryder, Independent MEP Candidate
Malcolm Bezzina, Independent MEP Candidate
Alexander D’Agata, Independent MEP Candidate
Stephen Florian, Independent MEP Candidate
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EP14 – E.YOU: Connecting you with Europe | Debate 8 – Future of Europe
The eight debate in the ‘E.YOU: Connecting you with Europe’ series, held in collaboration with the European Parliament Office in Malta, discussed the future of Europe and featured:
Simon Mercieca, Independent MEP Candidate
Matthias Iannis Portelli, Volt MEP Candidate
Radu Gheorghe, Independent MEP Candidate
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EP13 – E.YOU: Connecting you with Europe | Debate 7 – Financial Institutions & Over Regulation
The seventh debate in the ‘E.YOU: Connecting you with Europe’ series, held in collaboration with the European Parliament Office in Malta, discussed financial institutions & over regulation and featured:
Silvan Mifsud, Council Member, The Malta Chamber
Arnold Cassola, Independent MEP Candidate
Peter Agius, PN MEP Candidate
Steve Ellul, PL MEP Candidate
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EP12 – E.YOU: Connecting you with Europe | Debate 6 – EU Enlargement
The sixth debate in the ‘E.YOU: Connecting you with Europe’ series, held in collaboration with the European Parliament Office in Malta, discussed EU enlargement and featured:
Stefano Mallia, President, EESC Employers’ Group
Terrence Portelli, Imperium Europa MEP Candidate
Norma Camilleri, PN MEP Candidate
Thomas Bajada, PL MEP Candidate
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EP11 – E.YOU: Connecting you with Europe | Debate 5 – HR & Employment
The fifth debate in the ‘E.YOU: Connecting you with Europe’ series, held in collaboration with the European Parliament Office in Malta, discussed HR/Employment and featured:
Lawrence Zammit, Chair of The Malta Chamber Employment Agencies Business Section
Ralph Cassar, ADPD MEP Candidate
David Agius, PN MEP Candidate
Steve Ellul, PL MEP Candidate
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EP10 – E.YOU: Connecting you with Europe | Debate 4 – State Aid Rules
The fourth debate in the ‘E.YOU: Connecting you with Europe’ series, held in collaboration with the European Parliament Office in Malta, discussed state aid rules and featured:
Dr Marthese Portelli, CEO, The Malta Chamber
Norman Aquilina, Council Member, The Malta Chamber
Louise Anne Pulis, PN MEP Candidate
Steve Ellul, PL MEP Candidate
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EP9 – E.YOU: Connecting you with Europe | Debate 3 – Tech Revolution
The third debate in the ‘E.YOU: Connecting you with Europe’ series, held in collaboration with the European Parliament Office in Malta, discussed tech revolution and featured:
Kevin Rapniett, Member of The Malta Chamber Board of Management
David Kelleher, Strategic Marketing & Content Specialist, BMIT
Lee Bugeja Bartolo, PN MEP Candidate
Alex Agius Saliba, PL MEP Candidate
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EP8 – E.YOU: Connecting you with Europe | Debate 2 – EU Funding
The second debate in the ‘E.YOU: Connecting you with Europe’ series, held in collaboration with the European Parliament Office in Malta, discussed EU Funding and featured:
Brian Muscat, Member of The Malta Chamber Board of Management
Mina Tolu, ADPD MEP Candidate
David Agius, PN MEP Candidate
Clint Azzopardi Flores, PL MEP Candidate
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EP7 – E.YOU: Connecting you with Europe | Debate 1 – Tourism
The first debate in the ‘E.YOU: Connecting you with Europe’ series, held in collaboration with the European Parliament Office in Malta, discussed tourism and featured:
Alan Arrigo, Member of The Malta Chamber Board of Management
Arnold Cassola, Independent MEP Candidate
Peter Agius, PN MEP Candidate
Thomas Bajada, PL MEP Candidate
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EP6 – Fireside chat with Dr Roberta Metsola
As part of the ‘E.You: Connecting You with Europe’ series, Rachel Bondi Attard chats with Dr Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament.
They discuss over-regulation, the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, implementation of EU legislation and the green deal amongst other topics.
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EP5 – Dr Marthese Portelli
In this episode, Rachel Bondi Attard sits down with Dr Marthese Portelli, CEO of The Malta Chamber. Join us as they discuss Malta’s 20th anniversary as an EU member state and what the new MEP candidates should focus on when they are elected. Dr Portelli highlights the pivotal role The Malta Chamber played in Malta’s EU accession and delves into the challenges that remain, such as the one-size-fits-all approach. She also emphasised the importance of maintaining robust communication between MEPs and local businesses to ensure a prosperous business and economic future for Malta. LISTEN HERE
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EP4 – George Mantas
In this 3 part series, Rachel Bondi Attard will be having a chat with some of the winners of the last edition of MIBA.
In this episode, George Mantas (Business Development Director, AquaBioTech Group) shares his experience.
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EP3 – Matthew Wismayer & Edward Borg
In this 3 part series, Rachel Bondi Attard will be having a chat with some of the winners of the last edition of MIBA.
In this episode, Matthew Wismayer (Executive Director, Pet Nutrition House Ltd.) & Edward Borg (Co-Founder, Thought3D) share their experiences.
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EP2 – Zach Ciappara & Jessica Grima
In this 3 part series, Rachel Bondi Attard will be having a chat with some of the winners of the last edition of MIBA.
In this episode, Zach Ciappara (Founder & CEO, FreeHour) & Jessica Grima (Brand Manager, Mediterranean Ceramics) share their experiences.
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EP1 – Daniel Debono
In this first episode, Rachel Bondi Attard chats with Daniel Debono, EU Affairs Manager & Head of Brussels Operations at MBB, who delves into the manifesto titled ‘Prioritising Competitiveness’ which outlines the priorities of Maltese businesses for the EU Term 2024-2029.