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The EHDS will make use of the on-going and forthcoming deployment of public digital goods in the EU, such as Artificial Intelligence, High Performance Computing, cloud and smart middleware.

This follows a yearlong exceptional journey of discussions, deliberations and collaboration by citizens from across Europe, on the kind of Europe they would like to live in.

Under the scheme, the aid will take the form of direct grants. The purpose of the measure is to address the liquidity needs of the beneficiaries and to help them continue their activities during and after the pandemic.

The scheme is aimed at providing financial assistance to SMEs that are looking to invest and diversify their business following the coronavirus outbreak and its impact on the wider economy.

The set of proposals also includes specific actions to facilitate integration of those fleeing Russia's invasion of Ukraine into the EU's labour market.

The proposed Directive covers SLAPPs in civil matters with cross-border implications. It enables judges to swiftly dismiss manifestly unfounded lawsuits against journalists and human rights defenders.

The current lower levels of COVID-19 infection offer the Member States the opportunity to strengthen their surveillance, healthcare systems, and overall pandemic preparedness.

The proposals were put forward by the Commission last December, following its extensive engagement with citizens, industry and other business representatives in the EU and the UK, in addition to extensive talks with the UK government to find this long-lasting solution.

The national report outlines the main findings of the fieldwork conducted between 18 January and 8 February 2022. A total of 500 interviews were conducted with respondents residing in Malta aged 15 years and over.