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Are We Up To Moving Away From Soft Power?

Mariah Meli believes the EU should prioritize its residents, arguing that boosting diplomatic efforts is a more ethical and sustainable path than increasing defense spending and military investments. Written by Mariah Meli, Minority Leader on the Għargħur Local Council and a student pursuing a Master’s degree in EU Studies. As a normative power, the EU has long prioritized economic cooperation, diplomacy, and the advancement of democratic values over...
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The problem with “whatever it takes”

Alex Agius Saliba cautioned that Malta should not allow external political ambitions to undermine its neutrality or jeopardise the political and social stability of the Maltese islands. “Whatever it takes, as long as it takes,” declared Roberta Metsola in the European Parliament during a debate with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The President’s impassioned plea for continued support for Ukraine during the ongoing conflict with...