In many countries around the world, democracy and freedom of expression are regarded as among the most fundamental values upon which a just and modern society is built. These principles are frequently...

Not so long ago, a rather strange argument gained traction. The way by which "liberal" governments in Europe and elsewhere have conducted efforts to promote more moderate policies and in so doing, to...

Leadership plays a central role in shaping organisations, political parties, governments, and communities. Effective leaders inspire confidence, foster innovation, and unite people around a common...

In Malta, there is a situation that many people consider unfair and difficult to understand. Individuals who have paid all the required social security contributions - 41 years of contributions - can...

On 14 June, The Malta Independent on Sunday published an article I wrote under the headline "Electoral Success Does Not Silence Legitimate Questions." What I did not anticipate was the reaction it...

Every March, Gozitan firms tell two institutions how the Gozo's economy actually feels. The Gozo Regional Development Authority (GRDA) and the Gozo Business Chamber (GBC) have run their joint Gozo...

Now that the dust from the recent general election is settling, it is time to get down to some real economic thinking.  It is all well to point to Malta's continuing above-EU-average GDP growth...

When navigating the complex word of industrial relations there are instances where observers may see that a trade union has the upper hand in a dispute with an employer. The union may be able to...

When Prime Minister Abela addressed a Times of Malta Business Breakfast last September, he stated that today's media landscape is shaped by challenges where facts are questioned, disinformation...

Malta's newly elected government is emphasising human rights as a key policy dimension. In this article I would like to emphasise that this should factor in the social dimension of climate...