Prime Minister Joseph Muscat has attended a meeting of European socialist leaders in Madrid.

The meeting discussed the EU's position on Greece, the situation in Libya and Ukraine.

The leaders also discussed job creation and the issue of extremism in European societies.

Dr Muscat was greeted by Spanish socialist leader Pedro Sanchez.

Those present included French Prime Minister Manuel Valls, Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven and Deputy German Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel.

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