Tag: united kingdom

  • Low Turnout: Apathy or Protest?

    Low Turnout: Apathy or Protest?

    The post-independence political scene in Malta has always shown that an extremely high percentage of the population is interested in their leadership and is willing to go out and vote. This is evident by the continued high voter turnout that the country has experienced, with only the first independent election in 1966 having a voter…

  • 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…

  • ASCS Reaction | UK votes to leave European Union

    After this morning’s shock news that the referendum for the UK to leave the EU has passed, people are now flocking to see the repercussions of this highly controversial decision. From a financial point of view, there are issues which will seriously be negatively affected over the short run, beginning with a huge drop in…