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On abortion rights, Malta is Europe’s laggard

Malta’s restrictive law is not stopping Maltese women from having abortions; it’s just forcing them to do so in silence, in fear and alone

MaltaToday endorses Ġustizzja għal Artna campaign

What was initially intended to be a reform that suspends work on developments under appeal—something that is more than welcome—ended up being an exercise that erodes...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The relationship between councils and government should be premised on increased autonomy for local governments

The relationship between councils and government should be...

Being naïve is not an option: Europe’s security is in Malta’s interest

The problem with the PL’s rhetoric is that it ignores the geopolitical developments in Europe over the past two years characterised by Russia’s...

The problem with the PL’s rhetoric is that it ignores...

Alexei Navalny: ‘…it means we are incredibly strong’

It is disheartening to see a vociferous critic like Navalny being eliminated....

It is disheartening to see a vociferous critic like Navalny...

After the honeymoon, a deep dive into planning policies

The government should do a stocktake of those areas that were added to the...

The government should do a stocktake of those areas that...