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The traffic problem is getting worse
Traffic is getting steadily worse in Malta. The number of vehicles on our roads continues to increase beyond the infrastructure’s increasing capacity and we are experiencing congestion on our roads.…
We need to strengthen our moral fibre
In spite of advances in various sectors that the country has seen in the last few years, Maltese society is lacking moral fibre. What is being done to strengthen our moral…
European Accessibility Act
More than 70 million people live with disabilities in the European Union (EU). This share is likely to increase with an ageing population. Like all EU citizens, people with…
Shielding EP elections from fake news
The upcoming European elections are around the corner. Unfortunately, fake news can easily influence the election process, facilitating the spread of misinformation to voters. It could be construed as a source of propaganda and sometimes it is hard to…
Working from home: solitude or a more balanced life?
More and more people are working from home, attracted by the flexibility, the efficiency and the fact that they do not have to commute. Private companies and some Government…
Hate speech has no place on the internet
The terrorist attack in Christchurch, New Zealand, sparked a discussion on the role of social media and technology that many claim abetted the atrocity. After I had had time to…
Women in political decision-making in view of the next European elections
Achieving gender balance in decision-making positions is a crucial element of parity democracy and a key objective of the European Union. However, while the European Institute for Gender Equality…
EU Support for Farmers
The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) is a key aspect of the European Union (EU) budget, providing direct support to farmers across the EU Member States and directly assisting with rural development. The…
Addressing skills gaps
It is no secret that employers today are struggling to find people with the right skills to employ. The rapid changes in technology are making workers’ skills obsolete more quickly…
Motivating our young workers
Employing youths presents employers with some challenges, especially in today’s modern world. The truth is that each generation looks back on its youth with rose-coloured glasses. How quickly we forget!…