‘Nice party, we’ll take it’
Raphael Vassallo
'Let's face it: words like 'contest' or 'election' don't really do justice to the spectacle of political violence we are all currently witnessing
Tears of despair
Michael Falzon
Many PN supporters are crying tears of despair as their party tries to find the way to the future. Angry their party has been beaten in elections twice in a row, some cannot...
The old whistleblower test

In the battle of perceptions that both political leaders are waging, it can only be the independence of the magisterial inquiry that will guarantee a sane...

In the battle of perceptions that both political leaders...

The closure of Sant' Antnin Waste Treatment Plant

PL candidate Jose Herrera writes: After years of mismanagement by previous...

PL candidate Jose Herrera writes: After years of...

Our promise: consistency
Ralph Cassar

AD candidate Ralph Cassar writes: A vote for AD is a vote in favour of good governance, environmental and social responsibility

AD candidate Ralph Cassar writes: A vote for AD...

Who’s best to negotiate the next EU funds for Malta?

PN candidate Antoine Borg writes: Law abiding and honest citizens in...

PN candidate Antoine Borg writes: Law abiding and...

Transparency, integrity and fairness

Transparency, integrity and fairness in the decision-making process are crucial to safeguard public interest

Transparency, integrity and fairness in the decision-making...

Employers bound to ensure safety of the workplace
Miriam Dalli

Employers are bound to ensure safety on the workplace, the Court of Appeal said...

Employers are bound to ensure safety on the workplace, the...

Similarities to Le Pen’s attempt to undermine rival

Besides Simon Busuttil’s copying of Marine Le Pen’s slogan...

Besides Simon Busuttil’s copying of Marine Le...

The future is in your hands so stand up and make your voice heard

PN candidate Ivan Bartolo writes: To ensure  the smooth running of...

PN candidate Ivan Bartolo writes: To ensure  the...

Our country's best days

PL candidate Deo Debattista writes: We all have a role to play in building a better future for everyone, because our best days are still ahead of us

PL candidate Deo Debattista writes: We all have a role...

Consistency… always
Ralph Cassar

AD candidate Ralph Cassar writes: Weak public services will mean a weaker society, but maybe that is what those who espouse the neoliberal model of...

AD candidate Ralph Cassar writes: Weak public...

Cartoon: 18 May 2017

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea

The pitfalls of celebrity endorsements
Josanne Cassar

Pia Zammit is rather famous for her parody of Michelle Muscat, and receives wide applause. Would Felix Busuttil be treated in the same way if, say, he had to...

Pia Zammit is rather famous for her parody of Michelle...

Accusations of money laundering

It was inevitable that the activities and successes of Keith Schembri's business past would be used as fodder to bring him down - a businessman in the...

It was inevitable that the activities and successes of...

What’s next for the European left? | Simon Toubeau
The Conversation

The electoral base of the left has fragmented. In France, the UK, the US and...

The electoral base of the left has fragmented. In France,...

A silent revolution in education
Evarist Bartolo

More can be done. More can be achieved, and we should not stop half way. In education, we’ve had a silent revolution which needs to continue. Ultimately,...

More can be done. More can be achieved, and we should not...

Race to the bottom

The solution is a fair tax system which guarantees a fair distribution of wealth and not a race to the bottom between parties trying to win the election by...

The solution is a fair tax system which guarantees a fair...

Malta’s little political mental health problem
Raphael Vassallo

Clearly we have a nationwide anger-management problem, coupled with a...

Clearly we have a nationwide anger-management problem,...

Agriculture: a political Cinderella?

AD candidate Simon Galea writes: Agriculture has been absent from the political discourse and discussion for ages. But it can be an area where economic,...

AD candidate Simon Galea writes: Agriculture has been...