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The challenge of integration of refugees and asylum seekers
The immigration crisis has brought numbers of refugees and persons seeking asylum to Europe. But what happens when once they step into the European region, in our case, in Malta? For many of…
Teachers deserve better
In case you have not yet noticed, the teaching profession is in crisis. Various challenges are being faced by the professionals who are daily charged with making a positive impact on children’s lives – the teachers in our schools. In my…
The EU cereals sector: Main features, challenges and prospects
Food and agriculture systems are central to the well-being of humanity. When considering food security, these systems are needed not just to provide safe, healthy food but also livelihoods…
How right are we to disconnect?
The digital age has brought with it drastic changes in our every day lives. We now find ourselves connected at all times. The benefits are clear for all to…
The beleaguered reality of a world that is getting hotter
In the article published last week, I explained how the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report describes the impact of climate change on the seas and…
The curse of road rage
Incited by traffic contraventions, aggressive driving, needless speeding, lack of use of indicators, sudden stops so the driver can talk to another driver and haphazard weaving in and out…
Achievements of the Committee on Petitions during the 2014-2019 Parliamentary Term and challenges for the future
During the 2014-19 parliamentary term the European Union and notably the European Parliament, through its dedicated Committee on Petitions (PETI), has continued to uphold the right of citizens to…
The EU: a trade power
One of the main reasons why a no-deal Brexit has been causing evident concern on both the UK and the EU’s side is attributed to the trade set-backs and implications this will entail. If the UK leaves the EU without a deal, which is so far proving…
Let’s not be quick to judge
We are often in situations where we find ourselves judging others. When someone is not friendly enough. When we do not like the tone of voice of someone we are talking to. When someone looks…
Internet security is everyone’s responsibility
Internet security is a key consideration for individuals and families as well as workplaces, governments and education institutions. For families and parents, internet security for children and members of the family…