Category: Politics

  • An even deadlier virus.

    An even deadlier virus.

    In the aftermath of George Floyd’s death, the spotlight has been shun on issues related to racism across the entire world once again , and Malta has been no exception.

  • The Fascist Idea of Equality for All

    The Fascist Idea of Equality for All

    We all know about the realities of digital surveillance, but is big brother now trying to shape our opinions too?

  • Ukraine – 5 Step Plan Towards Recovery

    Ukraine – 5 Step Plan Towards Recovery

    6 years after the annexation of Crimea, and the constant threat of Russia right around the corner, what is Ukraine doing to counteract its ‘former’ oppressor?

  • Universal Basic Income: An idea whose time has come?

    Universal Basic Income: An idea whose time has come?

    Universal Basic Income is a controversial idea, but it’s also an increasingly popular one. In a moment of complex crises, few would doubt that we need to dream big, follow new paths. Amidst automation and increasing work precarity, is this the moment for UBI?

  • ‘Anġlu’

    ‘Anġlu’

    ‘Anġlu‘ – “Spirtu immortali sopra-naturali” jew “protettur tal-bnedmin”. Hekk id-dizzjunarju jiddefinixxi anġlu. F’pajjiżna kien spiċċa f’ħoġorna anġlu, anġlu li ilhom jiddu dnubietu minn qabel l-elezzjoni tal-2013. Dak iż-żmien ma konniex nafu x’qed jgħid meta rrefera għall-‘fourth floor meetings’. Illum sirna nafu aħjar il-komplott li kien qed jiġi pjanat wara bibien magħluqa. Fetaħ ħalqu u l-anġlu spiċċa mibgħut minn…

  • How Maltese Traditional Parties let down Conservative Youth

    How Maltese Traditional Parties let down Conservative Youth

    In this day and age where globalisation seems to dictate the current world order, liberal ideas and liberal movements seem to be the new normal. Found in the heart of the Mediterranean, Malta has a long-standing political tradition composed of two parties grappling for the majority over the other. When one speaks of Maltese politics,…

  • Voter Dissatisfaction

    Voter Dissatisfaction

    For as long as I’ve been reading newspapers and following the news, I’ve heard of ‘voter dissatisfaction’. Depending on the source, this could be a case of sour grapes but it could also be a warning sign. I’d like to explain how governments should pay attention to this as they respond to the current pandemic.…

  • The Disillusionment of Gender Quotas

    The Disillusionment of Gender Quotas

    The issue of whether gender quotas should be incorporated within parliament is currently undergoing discussion. But against all the positive light being shed on gender quotas by certain individuals in government, it is essential that we assess the negative repercussions these could bring. Gender quotas are often hailed as the modern-day solution to curbing gender…

  • Bobby The Buffu

    Bobby The Buffu

    Bobby is one special person. Even though he has been Prime Minister for only a few months he enjoys one of the highest trust ratings among the Maltese ever recorded. Not even the man of the year for corruption, Joseph Muscat, had that privilege. Yet, despite his seeming popularity, Bobby has this special gift of being…

  • Hong Kong Protests: 1 country, 2 systems?

    Since 1997, The city of Hong Kong has enjoyed greater autonomy than the rest of mainland China due to its status as a Special Administrative Region (SAR). Through its status as a former British colony, and the Sino-British Joint Declaration, Hong Kong enjoys its own de facto constitution through Hong Kong Basic Law, a homogenous…