Europe likes to think of itself as the world's privacy standard-bearer. The GDPR is cited from Brasília to Bangalore as proof that a large, prosperous democracy can regulate technology without...

There is a growing and deeply uncomfortable reality along Malta's coastline, and it deserves to be stated plainly: public beaches are increasingly being treated as commercial real estate rather than...

When the Second World War ended in 1945, Italy faced an immense challenge: rebuilding its state, economy and national identity after years of conflict and political upheaval. It was within this...

Interest in the property market in Malta has been always high on the local agenda. This is understandable given that the provision of shelter is a basic human need, the strong culture of home...

Europe often speaks about competitiveness. We speak about innovation, investment and economic growth. Yet too often, the reality experienced by businesses across Europe tells a different...

Every year, as Pride Month approaches, the public conversation always revisits an apparent favourite, with many celebrating enthusiastically, while some others question the need for it. This year, the...

For many years, a country's economic success was measured almost exclusively by its rate of economic growth, the level of investment it attracted, and the number of jobs it created. These are...

Our programme which focused on 'U.S. Foreign Policy - Global Challenges', started off in Washington DC, where we met think-thanks, NGOs, academics and also visited Government offices and departments,...

In January 2025, I had the privilege of representing Malta in the International Visitor Leadership Program through the project "Current U.S. Social, Political, and Economic Issues for Young European...

Taking part in the 2026 International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) "Trafficking in Persons:  Prevention and Mitigation" in the United States was a truly rewarding experience, both...