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
Robert Muscat and Joseph Abela
The statement ‘my friend Joseph’, uttered at the start of January, could come back to haunt the Prime Minister if circumstances change and the marriage of convenience...
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...

Sofia Inquiry: A turning point

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...

Local councils need a new lease of life

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...

Walliams’s €120,000 was unjustified

So, yes it does seem unfair when a government entity appears unscrupulously cavalier about paying €120,000 to a foreign performer for an exclusive event...

So, yes it does seem unfair when a government entity...

Let’s have a conversation about miscarriage

It’s about time this country had a conversation about miscarriage and...

It’s about time this country had a conversation about...

A feasible plan for the health sector is required

After eight years of pinning its hopes on a fraudulent deal to deliver change...

After eight years of pinning its hopes on a fraudulent deal...

Robert Abela should back off from criticising ongoing hospitals inquiry

The Prime Minister has disarmed himself of the moral authority to tell his supporters to back off and allow the institutions to do their job if the inquiry...

The Prime Minister has disarmed himself of the moral...

A cannabis milestone

ARUC must ensure continuous monitoring and evaluation to fine-tune and change the regulatory framework as necessary to keep the shadow economy at bay and...

ARUC must ensure continuous monitoring and evaluation to...

The country can do without the burden of a Muscat candidacy

If Robert Abela does not have the strength to turn down Muscat, the Labour...

If Robert Abela does not have the strength to turn down...

Netanyahu’s vision endangers Israel more than it protects it

The aftermath of a ceasefire should see a broad political dialogue taking place...

The aftermath of a ceasefire should see a broad political...

It’s also about peace of mind

Malta's primary inflation drivers have been services and food. If energy and fuel are taken out of the equation, inflation in Malta would be higher than...

Malta's primary inflation drivers have been services...

Alienating middle of the road voters

Irrespective of his denial, the Prime Minister is lowering the bar to placate pockets of anger among the party’s grassroots

Irrespective of his denial, the Prime Minister is lowering...

Allowing the pigs back at the trough

Unfortunately, Abela’s zeal to make a clean break with the toxic legacy of Muscat’s administration has now been compromised. It appears he will no...

Unfortunately, Abela’s zeal to make a clean break...

After shaking the team, a mentality change

Robert Abela wanted to pre-empt events to try and determine the outcome of the...

Robert Abela wanted to pre-empt events to try and determine...