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When good intentions are not enough

The whole episode should serve as a learning curve for the PN, while environmental protection is important, the social implications of certain decisions can never be...

On abortion rights, Malta is Europe’s laggard

Malta’s restrictive law is not stopping Maltese women from having abortions; it’s just forcing them to do so in silence, in fear and alone

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,...

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...

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...

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...

The proposed reforms to the criminal justice system - authored by retired judge Antonio Mizzi and unveiled last week by Justice Minister Jonathan Attard...

The proposed reforms to the criminal justice system -...

Hopefully, we will not have to wait for another episode of this horror show, for action to be finally taken

Hopefully, we will not have to wait for another episode of...

Deals are struck at the negotiation table

The MUMN and government must not forget that the impasse is only...

The MUMN and government must not forget that the...

Time to introduce unexplained wealth orders

By targeting the beneficiaries and enablers of ill-gotten wealth, the State...

By targeting the beneficiaries and enablers of ill-gotten...

Robert Abela must have an honest and brutal sit-down session with his parliamentary group, on the shortcomings that have eroded trust over the past 12...

Robert Abela must have an honest and brutal sit-down...

No, Prime Minister: the bar has not been raised

As long as this problem remains unaddressed, one should not be too surprised if...

As long as this problem remains unaddressed, one should not...

LGBTIQ rights cannot be taken for granted

It is positive that parliament last week voted unanimously for changes to...

It is positive that parliament last week voted unanimously...