
Good governance

The racket exposed at Identita is the latest example of “gross mismanagement... View more

The tenor and the Sopranos
Here’s a placard from the French 2002 presidential election: “Vote for the... View more

Robert Abela’s bind
As in one of those ‘Neputija tal-Kappillan’ farces, in which characters exit... View more

Good governance is not the order of the day
It is unclear why anyone would think it was a good idea... View more

A broad phantom consultation
There’s a Muriel Spark story where an elderly spinster boasts to her... View more

Reclaiming what is political
The government’s repeated attempts at discrediting the public inquiry into the assassination... View more

When continuity does not work
The Ancient Greeks would resort to an Oracle whenever a decision needed... View more

The Importance of Being Bernard
Barring any last-minute surprises, the race for nationalist party leader will be... View more

Politicians hold ‘disproportionate authority’ over public professionals
A public policy professor has warned of the disproportionate authority wielded by politicians... View more

‘Slow progress’ on reforms to tackle money laundering and corruption
The European Commission has expressed concern over Malta’s ‘attractiveness’ for tax evasion,... View more

Rule of law reforms reflect Prime Minister’s reluctance to shift power
If first impressions count, then the first impression of last week’s 16-page... View more

The leisure of gods
If you think democracy and transparency are expensive – wasting money on... View more

Life before and after ‘the war’
It takes a very short moment of reflection to realise that the... View more

Abela’s can, Muscat’s worms
Consider these two extraordinary cases. A minister does the right thing and... View more

Can you hear it?
Guest commentary by Tom Welch “Can you hear it? Listen. Can you... View more

An allergy to responsibility
An epidemic is sweeping across Malta. It has already ravaged parliament, infected... View more

Politics in Malta: doing favours, winning friends
The late Labour Party strongman, and former Prime Minister of Malta Dom... View more

Democracy is not mob rule
What would you do if your electrician said it’s perfectly fine to... View more

Chamber issues warning about latest ID cards scandal’s impact on businesses
The racket exposed at Identita is the latest example of “gross mismanagement... View more

The tenor and the Sopranos
Here’s a placard from the French 2002 presidential election: “Vote for the... View more

A broad phantom consultation
There’s a Muriel Spark story where an elderly spinster boasts to her... View more

Reclaiming what is political
The government’s repeated attempts at discrediting the public inquiry into the assassination... View more

When continuity does not work
The Ancient Greeks would resort to an Oracle whenever a decision needed... View more

The Importance of Being Bernard
Barring any last-minute surprises, the race for nationalist party leader will be... View more

Politicians hold ‘disproportionate authority’ over public professionals
A public policy professor has warned of the disproportionate authority wielded by politicians... View more

‘Slow progress’ on reforms to tackle money laundering and corruption
The European Commission has expressed concern over Malta’s ‘attractiveness’ for tax evasion,... View more