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  • IDE is Back! | JEF Malta

    IDE is Back! | JEF Malta

    JEF Malta’s ‘Integrated Democratic Europe’ Simulation has returned for its 3rd edition, bringing in a new wave of countries, parties, debates and votes to the table, all of which are simulated by participants between 16 and 30 years old. What is IDE? IDE is a political simulation based on the democratic process on the European…

  • It is time to update our abortion laws

    It is time to update our abortion laws

    With Roe v Wade overturned by the US Supreme Court, Malta will also find itself at a crossroads in the near future

  • Putin Won

    Putin Won

    Putin does not need to invade Ukraine to get what he wants. He’s already won. For weeks running into months now, the Russian president has kept NATO countries on edge, all waiting to see what his next move will be, all ready to drop everything and whizz into diplomatic meetings like dogs waiting to be…

  • A culture propagating femicide and misogyny

    A culture propagating femicide and misogyny

    Paulina Dembska is not the first to suffer such injustice, and unfortunately, she will most certainly not be the last.

  • 5G, Europe and the US – Where do we stand?

    5G, Europe and the US – Where do we stand?

    The western allies have agreed to kick China out of the picture when it comes to 5G infrastructure. What they haven’t agreed on though, is how on earth they’re going to replace its carriers, and what’s to be done to rapidly upgrade the now ‘China-less’ networks. By western allies, I refer to the US and…

  • Malta Legalises recreational cannabis

    Malta Legalises recreational cannabis

    Malta is the first country in Europe to legalize the cultivation and consumption of marijuana for recreational use, in a bill that has just been approved in parliament today, and is expected to be enacted by the end of the week.

  • WTF is: Moneyval?

    WTF is: Moneyval?

    The infamous Moneyval test has dominated Maltese political discourse for the past year. Aside from whether Malta will pass or not, the process remains a cloudy concept to most. So, wtf is Moneyval?

  • Gender Quotas: The Answer to Increased Female Representation?

    Gender Quotas: The Answer to Increased Female Representation?

    Gender quotas are being pushed to increase women’s political representation. But will it solve the issue or will it make it even harder for equal representation to be achieved?

  • Belarus: The Last European Dictatorship

    Belarus: The Last European Dictatorship

    Things may finally be taking a turn in Belarus, as protests have gripped the nation, demanding the end of the authoritarian regime. Why did these protests start, and what does the future entail for Russia’s favourite ally?

  • Brexit: A leap in the dark or a new beginning?

    For months, international media has been speculating about the possible outcome of Brexit. Some fear the activation of Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty might bring around an economic recession, widening the poverty gap amongst Britons. Others believe that the time is ripe for Britain to lead, both economically as well as within the international…