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
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
An injustice in slow motion

All we are left with now is a dead man, a family unable to find closure, and no justice. The acquittal was the final act in an injustice that has been...

All we are left with now is a dead man, a family unable to...

An uneasy migration pact

Admittedly, defining a common action plan is not easy. For the time being the proposed migration pact is the best shot at adopting a common front although it...

Admittedly, defining a common action plan is not easy. For...

A pastor carpet bombing comedians into silence (a figure of speech)

The pastor believes that he should be treated with kids gloves and comedians,...

The pastor believes that he should be treated with kids...

The world will not wait for Malta to catch up

So, change without shock by all means, but government also needs to have a...

So, change without shock by all means, but government also...

Abortion: Uncomfortably numb

While fully recognising the government’s attempt to bring some sanity to Malta’s strict anti-abortion law, we urge the Prime Minister to move...

While fully recognising the government’s attempt to...

Joseph Muscat is no underdog

He is no longer the underdog he once was when starting out as Labour leader in 2008

He is no longer the underdog he once was when starting out...

Exotic parrots and red flags

To eliminate the revolving doors conundrum, with all the negative connotations it brings about, the State would have to be ready to fork out generous...

To eliminate the revolving doors conundrum, with all the...

A sporting legacy beyond infrastructure

The GSSE experience should not pass us by, without having a long hard look at how we, as a country, deal with sports

The GSSE experience should not pass us by, without having a...

Joe, Mary and the 100,000ers: a case for targeted support

There were almost 5,000 people who declared income of more than €100,000...

There were almost 5,000 people who declared income of more...

No shortcut for PN in polls, but Labour has reasons to worry

The bottom line is that, while Labour is slowly losing ground, the PN is...

The bottom line is that, while Labour is slowly...

Burying the Muscat legacy: the right thing to do

At a political level Joseph Muscat’s legacy, with all its good, has been...

At a political level Joseph Muscat’s legacy, with all...

Abela needs a political reckoning with the Muscat era

The government and the PL must analyse what went wrong and reassure the public...

The government and the PL must analyse what went wrong and...

Rewarding the hard-working middle class: a permanent tax cut

The middle class needs a fresh impetus that truly rewards its hard work

The middle class needs a fresh impetus that truly rewards...

Time to reclaim our roads from reckless drivers

The fact that our roads are becoming more dangerous, especially for...

The fact that our roads are becoming more dangerous,...

A time for reflection

If there are Islamic extremists among us preying on the vulnerabilities of young people, the intelligence services must sharpen their focus and become more...

If there are Islamic extremists among us preying on the...

Affordable housing: translating words into action

Building or acquiring a stock of housing units to be offered at below market...

Building or acquiring a stock of housing units to be...

Lessons from Gzira

Conrad Borg Manché is among that rare breed of mayor, who prioritise their residents’ wellbeing over and above partisan interests. People...

Conrad Borg Manché is among that rare breed of...

Energy subsidies cannot last forever

And given that there is already so much international pressure to end these subsidies, anyway: now would be a good time to start

And given that there is already so much international...