Thomas Bajada
@thomasbajada
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MEP @europarl_EN 🇲🇹🇪🇺 @theprogressives | ENVI, PECH, ECON | MA in Ocean Governance | BSc (Biology & Chemistry) | ❗️I’m more on Linkedin❗️
Brussels, Belgium
Joined July 2014
Honoured to receive the ‘Best Newcomer’ MEP Award from @Parlimag 🏆 Humbled by the reminder that purpose, humanity, and perseverance can truly make a difference — touch hearts, and change lives.
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[WATCH] Bajada sounds alarm over illegal fishing of Lampuki by Italian, Tunisian fishers during off-season
maltatoday.com.mt
Labour MEP Thomas Bajada calls for European Commission action after Tunisian and Italian fishers uploaded TikTok videos of themselves catching lampuki during the off-season
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We’re grateful to have @thomasbajada and @EmmaRafowicz from @TheProgressives for reflecting with us about mental health and the online world 📲 #17thYESCongress
#EuropePoweredByYouth
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🐟 On Wednesday, @Europarl_EN overwhelmingly endorsed my report for clearer rules to identify non-EU countries that allow the non-sustainable #fishing of fish stocks shared with the EU. ✅ 🇪🇺 This was my tentative to strengthen our Union, and stand up for fishers across the #EU.
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📢MEPs gave their final approval to new 🇪🇺 measures supporting sustainable fishing in neighbouring countries sharing fish stocks with the EU and ensuring fair conditions for EU fisheries🎣 🗣️Rapporteur @thomasbajada 🗳️681 + / 4 - / 4 abstentions Read more 👇
🗳️ Parliament targets the unsustainable fishing practices of non-EU countries On Wednesday, Parliament endorsed clearer rules to identify non-EU countries that allow the unsustainable fishing of fish stocks shared with the EU. Details ⤵️
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How can the EU tackle the issue of non-EU countries who don't cooperate on the sustainable management of shared fish stocks? 👇 #EPlenary @thomasbajada @sandersmitwzn @DiepevennTon @hjaruissen @emmawiesner @IsabellaLovin @lukeming
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As President of the Socialists & Democrats Group, I want to make it clear from the very beginning that this motion of censure led by the far right will not receive the support of my group. Not because we defend the direction of the Commission, but because we will not give a
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🔵 Protecting communities, families, businesses & regions, by ensuring strategic autonomy; 🔵 Modernising green gray & infrastructure; 🔵 Leveraging innovation in digitalisation, efficiency, reuse & non-conventional sources; 🔵 Tackling pollution at source; 🔵 Climate adaptation
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@CarmenCrespoPP @AurelijusVeryga @GregoryAllione @JuttaPaulusRLP Water Resilience must be a European budget priority. Because we are not just talking about environmental protection, we are talking about:
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❗️If #water is an EU strategic priority, the next #MFF must include a dedicated funding line for water resilience 💧🇪🇺 As Rapporteur, I led a joint letter with shadows to President @vonderleyen. Our citizens deserve real action backed by accessible resources. @JessikaRoswall
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We urge @vonderleyen to deliver a bigger and stronger Multiannual Financial Framework-post 2027. A genuine system of new own resources and joint borrowing that can address the challenges facing Europeans with no cuts in social spending. Cohesion policy and the European Social
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A huge congratulations to the four joint winners of our Best Newcomer of the Year award at #MEPAwards2025. @thomasbajada of @TheProgressives
@AndrasKulja of @EPPGroup
@ThPellerin of @TheProgressives and Nela Riehl MEP of @GreensEFA
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“I still can’t find the words,” he wrote. “This is not just an honour, but a reminder that politics, when done with purpose, humanity and perseverance, can still touch hearts and change lives for the better.” #Malta #LovinMalta
https://t.co/k0luTJHLhi
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Since stepping into the political spotlight, Bajada has focused on youth, inclusion and improving quality of life.
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From Gozo to Brussels! Today we celebrated the rich tradition of Maltese band clubs—a living and vibrant expression of Europe’s cultural heritage. A special thank you to the Leone Band Club of Gozo, the esteemed conductor and composer Colin Attard and the Maltese MEP Thomas
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Another big step toward turning fishers’ calls across Europe into binding law. We need a strong #EU to stand up to non-sustainable practices by third countries, that undermine environmental goals and disrupt the level playingfield in the competitiveness of EU fishers.
📢MEPs from @EP_Fisheries approved changes that "will bring the 🇪🇺EU in a very strong position for the upcoming negotiations with third countries", rapporteur @thomasbajada said. 🗳️+ 22; - 0; = 1 👉More in the press release issued after deal w/ Council: https://t.co/yYqZOIOjtH
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Honoured to welcome Commissioner @CostasKadis to #Malta 🇪🇺🌊🇲🇹 Aboard a traditional luzzu, we heard small-scale fishers’ struggles - illegal incursions, accessiblity to funding, uncertain futures. The tour ended in Gozo, my home. Fishers’ voices must be heard. #PECH #fishing
Day two of Malta country visit focused on strengthening ties with key fisheries and aquaculture stakeholders. Morning tour with MEP @thomasbajada in a small-scale fishing boat. Insightful discussions on challenges for small scale operators such as illegal fishing and operational
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📢Next Tuesday @EP_Fisheries 🔹Vote on measures to tackle overfishing from non-EU countries @thomasbajada 🔹Public Hearing: AI for sustainable fisheries More info https://t.co/6Xf0XKuUWN 🔹Debate on deduction of salmon quota from #Finland 🔴Watch live: https://t.co/p6PGERvGYu
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Glad to be working closely with Commissioner @CostasKadis - who understands the challenges faced in the Mediterranean and the realities of island states. 🇲🇹🇪🇺🐟
Productive meeting with @CostasKadis at Castille today to discuss sustainable fisheries. Protecting marine ecosystems is essential not just for nature, but for the long-term viability of the sector. Emphasised the need for a common approach to ensure a level playing field. - RA
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Kicking off day 2 of the #EYE2025. Great to be here with our team and @thomasbajada. The weather is hot and the political debate is even hotter. Join us tonight at 18:00 in town for ‘Let’s Talk YOUth’ Details ⬇️ https://t.co/nYGeNDB7H6
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