Rather than claim false outrage, the Labour Party should take it on itself to reform the system so that MPs employed with the public service are helped to discharge their...
The Trumpian storm ahead will undoubtedly create geopolitical uncertainty, especially in Europe
Why is the Prime Minister unleashing a dangerous dog?
On a more sinister level, Abela may have chosen this path because he is...
On a more sinister level, Abela may have chosen this path...
Of presidential pardons and electoral considerations
It would be unacceptable if the prosecution fumbles and allows...
It would be unacceptable if the prosecution fumbles and...
Where are Labour’s feminists?
Whoever took the decision to withdraw the suspension and give Clint Axisa a job at IM when the court case is still underway has simply ignored the impact such...
Whoever took the decision to withdraw the suspension and...
Why voting in European elections matters
Even if EU institutions may feel too far away and aloof from the daily struggles people face, Malta is part of these decision-making structures and not an...
Even if EU institutions may feel too far away and aloof...
A judge’s timely reminder that getting back to normal is still a tough trek
Mr Justice Lawrence Mintoff’s scathing remarks on Keith Schembri’s conflict of interest are ostensibly, the strongest to be made by a respected...
Mr Justice Lawrence Mintoff’s scathing remarks on...
Abortion referendum is undesirable but practical way forward
Just as Malta introduced divorce in 2011 after a referendum, the same can...
Just as Malta introduced divorce in 2011 after a...
Why Myriam Spiteri Debono’s appointment bodes well
She did not shy away from prodding the national conscience by saying that...
She did not shy away from prodding the national conscience...
Malta’s and Germany’s shared experience in cannabis legalisation
The authority must organise informative campaigns to raise awareness on what is...
The authority must organise informative campaigns to raise...
Survey numbers are umpteenth wakeup call for PN
Any positive news the PN may have reaped in the past months from polling data...
Any positive news the PN may have reaped in the past months...
Myriam Spiteri Debono will give presidency integrity and moral authority
Spiteri Debono should use her moral authority to convince the major parties in setting up a constitutional convention representative of society to redraft the...
Spiteri Debono should use her moral authority to convince...
Silvio Grixti does not deserve our sympathy
It is law abiding taxpayers and voters who should be angry. It is parents of...
It is law abiding taxpayers and voters who should be angry....
The inability to find a president tells us a lot about our leaders’ political immaturity
If politicians are unable to decide on names for whatever reason, they should leave that decision to the people
If politicians are unable to decide on names for whatever...
A mature debate on defence is needed
The EU was built as a peace project and that is how it should remain but having a robust defence mechanism does not contradict that mission
The EU was built as a peace project and that is how it...
Robert Muscat and Joseph Abela
The statement ‘my friend Joseph’, uttered at the start of January, could come back to haunt the Prime Minister if circumstances change and the...
The statement ‘my friend Joseph’, uttered at...
Democracy and the tragic tale of two lost laptops
The justice system has had to deal with its fair share of credibility issues...
The justice system has had to deal with its fair share of...
El Hiblu 3: The trial that should have never started
We believe it is not too late for the State to do the right thing even at this...
We believe it is not too late for the State to do the right...
Sofia Inquiry: A turning point
Staffing authorities with cronies, who may not have the required competence or who are simply yes-men is a disservice to society and the bona fide operators...
Staffing authorities with cronies, who may not have the...
Local councils need a new lease of life
The relationship between councils and government should be premised on increased autonomy for local governments
The relationship between councils and government should be...
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