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Strengthening Malta’s cannabis reform: an electoral promise

The pivotal role of civil society has been frequently recognised by UN and EU experts on cannabis policy. What is holding the ARUC from giving us a seat at the table?

Pembroke and the politics of environmental hypocrisy

Mark Anthony Camilleri

The residents of Pembroke, Swieqi, and the wider Maltese public deserve better than a ‘Green Mandate’ that exists only on paper

War, fragility and frugality: The case for a resilient Malta

JP Fabri

Energy prices, shipping routes, tourism flows and financial markets are all...

Energy prices, shipping routes, tourism flows and financial...

The Mediterranean is shifting and Malta cannot afford to stand still

David P. Attard

The stark truth is far less comforting. Neutrality does not eliminate risk. It...

The stark truth is far less comforting. Neutrality does not...

Europe’s competitiveness must be built on investment and quality jobs, not deregulation

Josef Bugeja

Europe’s competitiveness will not be secured by weakening rights. It will be secured by strengthening the real economy and ensuring that growth...

Europe’s competitiveness will not be secured by...

Malta Vision 2050: A strategic framework for generational prosperity

Silvio Schembri

Malta has outgrown the phase where success is measured by GDP alone. Economic...

Malta has outgrown the phase where success is measured by...

How Trump is playing Russian roulette with history

James Debono

The US appears to be gambling with Iran in a way that defies historical...

The US appears to be gambling with Iran in a way that...

For a small island nation like Malta, proactive adaptation guided by scientific evidence and long‑term planning will be crucial in safeguarding communities,...

For a small island nation like Malta, proactive adaptation...

Noel Muscat

I am convinced that with the Nationalist party in government and under the energetic, sensitive, understanding and visionary leadership of Alex Borg, local...

I am convinced that with the Nationalist party in...

Momentum: Let us build an alliance for change

Arnold Cassola

Let us ultimately come together to be the driving ethical and moral force that...

Let us ultimately come together to be the driving ethical...

The family at the heart of Maltese society | Alison Zerafa Civelli

Only in this way can justice be delivered efficiently without the uncertainties...

Only in this way can justice be delivered efficiently...

I think we need to bring back Super Nanny

Josanne Cassar

As any good nanny would tell you, actions have consequences, and it is about...

As any good nanny would tell you, actions have...

Saviour Balzan

It was a mistake for Robert Abela to meet him. And it is a mistake for the Prime Minister to believe that a meeting can solve everything. It was bigger mistake...

It was a mistake for Robert Abela to meet him. And it is a...

JP Fabri

Malta is not entering its long-term strategic planning phase from a position of economic stress. It is not grappling with recession or stagnation. It is...

Malta is not entering its long-term strategic planning...

Malta Vision 2050: A strategic framework for generational prosperity | Silvio Schembri

Malta has outgrown the phase where success is measured by GDP alone. Economic growth is meaningless if it doesn’t translate into a better quality of...

Malta has outgrown the phase where success is measured by...

Matthew Zerafa

By blending state support with private initiative, it aims to enhance social housing capacity, revitalise urban areas, and unlock the potential of long-unused...

By blending state support with private initiative, it aims...

Malta cannot continue to overlook its growing loneliness crisis

Andrew Azzopardi

The next step must be decisive, systemic and based on evidence. It must be...

The next step must be decisive, systemic and based on...

Josanne Cassar

So, please, Mr Prime Minister stop targeting teenagers for votes with these hare-brained schemes… we are coping with enough crazy as it is

So, please, Mr Prime Minister stop targeting teenagers for...

Saviour Balzan

Nonetheless, as things stand today, the writing on the wall still points to a Labour victory in the next election but not to the extent that some people...

Nonetheless, as things stand today, the writing on the wall...

Malta’s wage problem is structural and education is the only way out

JP Fabri

The uncomfortable truth is that Malta cannot legislate its way to higher wages. It cannot import its way out either. The only sustainable path is to build an...

The uncomfortable truth is that Malta cannot legislate its...