Part 1: Decisions that we could have avoided
Saviour Balzan
Change for the sake of change is not always beneficial and there is nothing wrong in admitting to a mistake and addressing the problem by going back to the drawing board
A new dawn for Europe, where democracy is reimagined | Matthias Portelli
Together, as a united front, we can turn the tide, ensuring that the European project remains a beacon of hope for generations to come. The time to act is now; the future of...
Reluctant ministers and a reshuffle
Josanne Cassar

No one puts a gun to a politician’s head to run for election or to accept a Cabinet post – if they cannot handle the pressure they should be...

No one puts a gun to a politician’s head to run for...

This is my take, not my tweet
Saviour Balzan

A closer look at the reshuffle shows that no one was forced to leave – shuffled around, yes – but not asked to leave. And that says plenty about...

A closer look at the reshuffle shows that no one was forced...

Why is the stability of Africa critical to Europe?
Michel Vandepoorter

Europeans must consider in a positive manner how to get Africa out of...

Europeans must consider in a positive manner how to get...

The UEFA Nations cash cow
Angelo Chetcuti

A new UEFA competition for national teams? Let's just hope we're not heading towards an overkill

A new UEFA competition for national teams? Let's...

The President should resign
James Debono

President George Abela should set the record straight: if he is objecting to the civil unions law he should do so publicly and resign rather than delay...

President George Abela should set the record...

Our Juncker, Our Schulz
James Debono

Both the PN and PL have sworn their allegiance to Jean-Claude Juncker and Martin Schulz, but both take their international affiliations for granted with little...

Both the PN and PL have sworn their allegiance to...

Comment is free. Until you pay for it…
Raphael Vassallo

As things stand, it is only ‘free’ to try to curtail freedom of speech in this country. Defending the same freedom is, however, costly.

As things stand, it is only ‘free’ to try to...

Ghost in the machine
Raphael Vassallo

If something offends people who are (mostly) Catholic, it is not the religion that has been vilified, but the people. Yet the police take action to protect an...

If something offends people who are (mostly) Catholic, it...

When all fails, it is time for the Maltese to speak up
Saviour Balzan

The thing about the European Union is that it is becoming more and more evident...

The thing about the European Union is that it is becoming...

Since 1951, rights for refugees remain sacred
Farah Abdi

As we enter a new phase both in conflict resolution and international relations...

As we enter a new phase both in conflict resolution and...

Standing in judgment from behind your keyboard
Josanne Cassar

The speculation being generated on the media's online comments boards has...

The speculation being generated on the media's online...

Fis-sema, fl-art u kullimkien
Immanuel Mifsud

Għad irrid nara televixin statali serju ta’ stat serju li waqt programm imxandar fuqu live fi prime time il-preżentatur jibda jgħajjat mal-udjenza...

Għad irrid nara televixin statali serju ta’ stat...

From energy oligarchs to electoral circuses
Michael Briguglio

Malta will still be dependent on external sources of energy without the...

Malta will still be dependent on external sources of energy...

Yes, women have rights. The right to remain silent…
Raphael Vassallo

The starkest irony of Michelle Muscat’s speech on women was that no...

The starkest irony of Michelle Muscat’s speech on...

Beyond the call of duty
Evarist Bartolo

Sometimes we overlook the fact that teaching is not a one-size-fits-all exercise

Sometimes we overlook the fact that teaching is not a...

The season to be Ornis
Raphael Vassallo

In their eagerness to accommodate hunters in all things, both political parties would be perfectly willing to move not only mountains, but also the entire...

In their eagerness to accommodate hunters in all things,...

Women. Phenomenally, phenomenal women
Farah Abdi

Oprah has Gayle, Beyonce has Kelly, Barack has Michelle. I have my mum.

Oprah has Gayle, Beyonce has Kelly, Barack has Michelle. I...

The privatisation of energy
James Debono

Privatisation has enabled Joseph Muscat to honour his major electoral pledge to reduce electricity bills without increasing spending. But what are the...

Privatisation has enabled Joseph Muscat to honour his major...