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The ‘Europeanisation’ of Civil Society in Malta

Friday, 26 September 2014, 08:21 Last update: about 13 years ago Meusac

        Vanni Xuereb, Head Meusac   A vital element of a fully functioning democracy is the involvement of citizens at different levels of decision-making...

Calling the bluff

Friday, 26 September 2014, 08:19 Last update: about 13 years ago Claudette Buttigieg

        The Independence Celebrations which took place last week turned out to be a fantastic showcase for our Prime Minister and his family. We were promised an occasion...

Shot in the foot

Thursday, 25 September 2014, 10:01 Last update: about 13 years ago Daphne Caruana Galizia

        The inevitable consequence of bird-shooters being given to understand that they would be able to do almost as they please under Joseph Muscat’s government...

It’s BBQ time

Wednesday, 24 September 2014, 10:30 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

        On Monday 29 September at 2.30pm Karmenu Vella, Malta’s nominee to the Juncker-led EU Commission, will meet with Members of the European Parliament who sit...

Will the hens be shot too while they roost?

Wednesday, 24 September 2014, 08:05 Last update: about 13 years ago Austin Sammut

        So the hens are already coming home to roost, as I have been predicting over the weeks. Will they be shot too? The scenes witnessed in Valletta and at Buskett on...

After 50 years, it looks like we made it

Tuesday, 23 September 2014, 08:03 Last update: about 13 years ago Gejtu Vella

        Many of us must be satisfied with what has been achieved during the last few days.  In this regard, I cannot but join the people from all quarters who, like...

50 years plus one day

Monday, 22 September 2014, 07:58 Last update: about 13 years ago Marlene Farrugia

        'Real freedom is creative, proactive, and will take me into new territories. I am not free if my freedom is predicated on reacting to my past.'...

We’re missing out on the good ones

Sunday, 21 September 2014, 11:00 Last update: about 13 years ago Alison Bezzina

Last week, I was surprised to see that somehow, by some little miracle, the PN managed to find 12 brand new candidates willing to run on the party ticket in the next general election. I was very...

The real Braveheart

Sunday, 21 September 2014, 11:00 Last update: about 13 years ago Noel Grima

So the Scots decided not to strike out on their own.   The arguments for and against went round and round; there was massive spin by Cameron’s government which roped in banks to say...

No better way of weeding out the self-seekers

Sunday, 21 September 2014, 11:00 Last update: about 13 years ago Daphne Caruana Galizia

Simon Busuttil has thanked those people who have put themselves forward as PN candidates for the 2018 general election (yes, already), saying that they have stood up to be counted when “the...

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