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Reflecting on Labour
There is the perception, whether real or not, that Labour is now “all about the money” and nothing much else. There have been so many interpretations of the European and local council election results. The general picture seems to be that the Labour Party (PL) has lost half of the advantage it had on the Nationalists, with the Nationalist Party (PN) making some gains but not...
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A call for change in Labour’s approach
These elections have shown us that progress is not just about economic growth or infrastructure but also about creating a society where everyone feels valued and heard. No qualms about it: last week’s elections were a disappointment. The message from the electorate was clear: while a majority of the population still supports the Labour Party as the governing force, there is an urgent call for a new style of politics – one...
EP elections 2024Voices
Time for electoral reform?
The current situation reflects a weakened government and a lack of a strong alternative. Last Saturday’s European and local council elections are still vivid in our minds. We are talking about them everywhere – at home, at work, and on the street. While every election sparks discussion, this one is different: the unexpected outcome means...
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A deep dive into last weekend’s European election results
‘Kafè Ewropa’ offers expert analysis on the European election outcome and its potential impact. Did the results of last Saturday’s European election leave you scratching your head? Tune in to Kafè Ewropa, One Radio’s must-listen show for all things EU, on Friday morning as The Journal editor Sandro Mangion and his guests dissect the results and what...
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Inspiring the uninspired
A strong political party thrives on a diversity of perspectives and the rigorous debates they generate. The European elections have sent a clear message, shaking Malta’s political landscape. Despite the Labour Party (PL) having lost its previously unassailable lead over the Nationalist Party (PN), it is clear that the Opposition party is not ready for government. Yet,...
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Snap elections in France: what’s at stake?
Never have the European elections had such an impact on French politics. Speaking at a surprise address to the nation on Sunday evening, French president Emmanuel Macron told French citizens he had “decided to give [them] back the choice of our parliamentary future through the vote”. These words, pronounced in reaction to the historic...
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The day(s) of reflection to turn the tide
The twopence from a private citizen who had been close to the Partit Laburista in the past but did not support the party on Saturday 8th June. Forget the pseudo ‘day of reflection’ on the eve of voting day that is not observed at all by none other than the political parties themselves. The most important and urgent reflection is needed right now in the wake of the unexpected result of the European Parliament...
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Can the PL recover?
The Labour Party must, once and for all, close the 2013-2017 chapter. It was a chapter of great economic and civil progress, but a disaster in good governance and ethics. The outcome of the elections for the European Parliament has rightly been described as a seismic result. While both major parties have celebrated, there is absolutely no doubt that both have won and lost. They both need to learn some lessons. The one...
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Political humility: accepting valuable, open criticism
Despite the thriving economy, many people have had enough of the rampant nepotism, corruption, and dilettantism. In his speech to commemorate the majority of votes obtained in the European Parliament election, Prime Minister Robert Abela acknowledged that the Labour Party must respond to the electoral result “with humility”. Some Labour supporters believe the...
EP elections 2024Letter from Lilliput
A victim of its own success
No one in their right mind would wake up in the morning of a shock electoral result and avoid comment on what could have been the causes and where to from here. Straight from the outset: this is no apologetic exercise. The Journal has gained the reputation of a Labour-inclined electronic outlet but with an obvious disposition for free and fair comment. No one in their right mind would wake up in the morning of a shock...
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Agius Saliba, Attard, Bajada are Labour’s 3 MEPs
Together with the 3 MEPs elected on the Nationalist Party’s ticket, they will form the Maltese delegation in the European Parliament for the next 5 years. It has been confirmed that the Labour Party’s members in the European Parliament for the next five years will be Alex Agius Saliba, Daniel Attard, and Thomas Bajada. While this will be the first term for Attard and Bajada, it will be the second one for Agius Saliba,...
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EU-wide turnout projected to be 51%
“A positive sign for democracy,” says the European Parliament’s spokesperson. On the basis of the estimates gathered from the EU member states so far, the turnout for the European elections is being projected to be 51%, slightly larger than the 50.66% registered in the last election, in 2019. “This is a positive sign for European democracy,”...