The Malta Independent 5 September 2026, Saturday
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Growth without depth? Rethinking Malta’s economic model

Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 08:00 Last update: about 5 months ago

Malta's economic performance over the past decade is often presented as a success story. Strong GDP growth, low unemployment and continued economic activity have been highlighted as clear indicators...

Malta before partisanship

Monday, 4 May 2026, 07:27 Last update: about 4 months ago

The development of social services and social policy in Malta is closely linked to the country's political evolution, particularly from the beginning of the 20th century up to the post-Independence...

Built for today, ready for tomorrow

Sunday, 3 May 2026, 09:26 Last update: about 5 months ago

Time and again, this government has shown that limitations and challenges can sharpen our determination, strengthen our resilience and push us to be more innovative. This is the spirit behind...

We continue turning words into deeds

Sunday, 3 May 2026, 08:50 Last update: about 5 months ago

Thirteen vigorous years of Labour Government have seen a sustained implementation of profuse measures, benefits and reforms aimed at providing the disability sector with stronger support services and...

Offering a different kind of politics

Sunday, 3 May 2026, 07:39 Last update: about 5 months ago

The whistle has barely stopped ringing in our ears, and the country is already in full on election mode. Overkill, some might say, in terms of wall to wall (literally) marketing from certain quarters....

Fertility rates: the hidden link to the motherhood wage gap

Tuesday, 28 April 2026, 11:48 Last update: about 5 months ago Vania Agius Tabone

Fertility rates are rarely discussed alongside wages, yet the two are more closely connected than they may first appear. The motherhood wage gap does not only affect women's earnings, it can also...

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