Author: Gianluca Vella

  • What can the EU’s smallest country do about climate change?

    What can the EU’s smallest country do about climate change?

    Yes, I know, you’ve heard it all before, just as everyone else has. 1.5oC. The Paris Agreement. 2030. Climate change. Global warming. Mass extinction of wildlife. Polar vortexes. That skinny polar bear. Greta Thunberg.

  • Zelensky and the Politics of Entertainment

    Zelensky and the Politics of Entertainment

    Let us return for a moment, if anyone can yet bear to do so, to 2016. Amidst the shock that rippled through much of the world following the election of Donald Trump to the American presidency, somewhere there factored the horrific realisation that a reality TV star, the man behind a programme attractive principally for…

  • Knowing when you’re right, but accepting when you’re wrong

    Knowing when you’re right, but accepting when you’re wrong

    In times of elections, more often than not do we hear politicians talking about the responsibilities which they will assume should they be entrusted with the position in public office which they are campaigning for by means of a majority of citizens voting for them. Amongst all the duties which elected officials have, one of…

  • Why Adrian Delia Should Resign

    Why Adrian Delia Should Resign

    A healthy democracy comprises of quite a few major characteristics. Examples of these include freedom of expression and universal suffrage. However, another very important characteristic is the government and its leaders being held accountable for their actions. Unfortunately, this concept is often overlooked by Maltese citizens and voters.

  • Interview with Fleur Vella – MEP Elections 2019

    In this video, Fleur Vella replies to a series of questions posed by youths regarding her MEP candidature. *A Bird’s Eye View has asked every MEP Candidate as of January/February 2019, when this initiative was launched, to participate. No preference was or will be shown to any party and/or individual. Should you have any questions…

  • Interview with Felix Busuttil – MEP Elections 2019

    In this video, Felix Busuttil replies to a series of questions posed by youths regarding his MEP candidature. *A Bird’s Eye View has asked every MEP Candidate as of January/February 2019, when this initiative was launched, to participate. No preference was or will be shown to any party and/or individual. Should you have any questions feel free…

  • Interview with Anthony Buttigieg – MEP Elections 2019

    In this video, Dr. Anthony Buttigieg replies to a series of questions posed by youths regarding his MEP candidature. *A Bird’s Eye View has asked every MEP Candidate as of January/February 2019, when this initiative was launched, to participate. No preference was or will be shown to any party and/or individual. Should you have any questions feel…

  • Interview with Martin Cauchi Inglott – MEP Elections 2019

    In this video, PD Martin Cauchi Inglott replies to a series of questions posed by youths regarding his MEP candidature. *A Bird’s Eye View has asked every MEP Candidate as of January/February 2019, when this initiative was launched, to participate. No preference was or will be shown to any party and/or individual. Should you have any questions…

  • Interview with Miriam Dalli – MEP Elections 2019

    In this video, Miriam Dalli replies to a few questions posed by youths regarding his MEP candidature. *A Bird’s Eye View has asked every MEP Candidate as of January/February 2019, when this initiative was launched, to participate. No preference was or will be shown to any party and/or individual. Should you have any questions feel free to…

  • Interview with Josef Caruana – MEP Elections 2019

    In this video, Josef Caruana replies to a series of questions posed by youths regarding his MEP candidature. *A Bird’s Eye View has asked every MEP Candidate as of January/February 2019, when this initiative was launched, to participate. No preference was or will be shown to any party and/or individual. Should you have any questions feel free…