Archive for Editorial
Elections do not absolve criminal conduct
In the lead-up to the June 8 MEP and local council elections in Malta, it is crucial to delve deeper into the essence of democracy and the responsibilities it entails.…
20 years of EU membership: Achievements and inequalities
As Malta commemorates 20 years of EU accession, it is time to reflect on the journey travelled and the path forward. Two decades ago, Malta made a historic decision to…
Construction fatalities: Malta’s persistent tragedy
Once again, we find ourselves mourning a tragic loss in Malta’s construction industry. The recent death of a 51-year-old Albanian man due to a roof collapse serves as a stark…
A reflection on Eurobarometer findings
In recent months, the collective sentiment in Malta has been marred by a persistent sense of disquiet regarding the nation's trajectory. The latest Eurobarometer survey, encompassing the views of 506…
Perils of cheap labour
A recent Eurostat report said that workers in Malta earn € per hour before taxes which is less than half the EU-wide average. Moreover, a KPMG report had found that…
Stuck in limbo: Malta’s elusive constitutional reform
As Malta commemorates half a century of its republican status, it finds itself in a frustratingly stagnant state regarding constitutional reform. Despite years of rhetoric and sporadic initiatives, concrete action…
Stop treating us like criminals
In recent times, there has been a disturbing trend emerging within the banking sector and the financial services industry - a trend that threatens the very essence of justice and…
Why the boundaries between sectoral and general unions should not be blurred
In the intricate web of industrial relations, trade unions play a vital role in safeguarding the rights and interests of workers. While general trade unions serve a broad spectrum of…
From a city for gentlemen to a capital of excesses
The recent events in Valletta, once heralded as a city built by gentlemen for gentlemen, have thrown into stark relief a troubling degeneration that has been quietly brewing for years.…
Malta’s Accountability Crisis: A Never-Ending Cycle of Injustice
The recent conclusion of the public inquiry into the tragic death of Jean Paul Sofia has once again brought to light Malta’s glaring accountability crisis. The inquiry’s findings have reignited…