Brexit, Brexit, Brexit. Yes, this is another article about Brexit and the complete disaster the inept British government is creating for itself. But rather than looking at Brexit as a catastrophe, I suggest we look at it as a saviour to us all. By us I mean those who will remain in the European Union,…

In the aftermath of the European parliamentary elections and the recent political crises engulfing countries across Europe, some political leaders have opted to remain in their positions, while others have recognised the bigger responsibility they have towards their constituents and those who they serve, as opposed to simply satisfying themselves and those closest to them.…

As seen by the huge number of citizens who chose not to pick up their votes, and those who chose to abstain from voting or nullify their vote in the last election, there is clearly something wrong with today’s political system.

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…

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…

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.