Citizenship for common mortals

James Debono

The introduction of a short term ‘effective residence’ before the granting of citizenship to the rich, should embolden a campaign for amendments to the citizenship act to...

Destined for embarrassment

Raphael Vassallo

If the European Court rules that the scheme is illegal… Busuttil’s own refusal to refund an estimated €1 billion will suddenly look uncomfortably like orchestrated theft

It remains to be seen whether a MEPA reform to reduce bureaucracy can be achieved without weakening environmental regulations.

It remains to be seen whether a MEPA reform to reduce...

Cartoon by Mark Scicluna

Margaret Thatcher permanently changed the course of British history

Martin Scicluna

Margaret Thatcher waged a political and intellectual assault on the whole set...

Margaret Thatcher waged a political and intellectual...

The present government intends to continue the questionable practice of keeping two vastly different branches of the law and order department together under...

The present government intends to continue the questionable...

Saviour Balzan

Four candidates for the PN leadership, but only two competitors.

Four candidates for the PN leadership, but only two...

Justice in the afterlife is no justice at all

Raphael Vassallo

I like my injustices righted by people I can see, thank you very much… and...

I like my injustices righted by people I can see, thank you...

Why de Marco is the best man for the job

Saviour Balzan

Mario de Marco represents the ethos of the Nationalist with more than a sensitive consideration for the liberal wing of the PN

Mario de Marco represents the ethos of the Nationalist with...

Evarist Bartolo

My compulsory reading at the moment is Instruction To Deliver by Michael Barber, who was appointed by then prime minister Tony Blair to lead the fight to...

My compulsory reading at the moment is Instruction To...

Michael Falzon

As a good dentist, Farrugia must have heard of the Italian proverb, ‘La lingua batte dove il dente duole’ – the tongue lashes at wherever the toothache...

As a good dentist, Farrugia must have heard of the Italian...

Family values? People’s party? Please tell me you’re joking

Raphael Vassallo

The choice facing the PN’s councillors is actually very simple. Do you want...

The choice facing the PN’s councillors is actually very...

If we are to really ensure a stable economic future, government policy must be motivated by more than just the short-term interests of its own political...

If we are to really ensure a stable economic future,...