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Joseph Abela

About Joseph Abela

is a Mechanical Engineering student at the University of Malta who questions the world around him

The Europe We Want: a Union for the People

May 13, 2019 by Joseph Abela Leave a Comment

The same Union that managed to create a common market with one common currency has the power to achieve much more. What is lacking, unfortunately, is the political will.

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Filed Under: Society & Politics Tagged With: automation, economic growth, European Parliament Elections 2019

Malta Public Transport: Did Privatisation Deliver the Goods?

September 6, 2018 by Joseph Abela 2 Comments

Privatisation deals promise an increase in efficiency. Applied to the public transport service in Malta, does this promise hold any water? [Read more…] about Malta Public Transport: Did Privatisation Deliver the Goods?

Filed Under: Economy, More Isles of the Left Tagged With: Malta Public Transport, privatisation

Elon Musk: Slave Driver Supreme

April 23, 2018 by Joseph Abela Leave a Comment

In a society where entrepreneurs are deemed gods, there aren’t many gods as adored as Elon Musk. But behind the image of a messiah that is single-handedly fighting global warming is a dark shadow.   [Read more…] about Elon Musk: Slave Driver Supreme

Filed Under: More Isles of the Left, Society & Politics Tagged With: climate change, Elon Musk, Musk, Tesla, worker's rights

Privatisation vs Our Health

March 15, 2018 by Joseph Abela Leave a Comment

Do we value a short-term decrease in government spending more than the quality of our public health service? If the answer is no, then all PPP which result in private companies administering our hospitals should be opposed.

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Filed Under: More Isles of the Left, Society & Politics Tagged With: healthcare, privatisation

PL: The Party Which Lost Its Soul

January 9, 2018 by Joseph Abela Leave a Comment

Today’s Labour Party simply stands for making the cake bigger, not dividing it in a fair way.

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Filed Under: More Isles of the Left, Society & Politics Tagged With: economic growth, inequality, Labour Party, minimum wage, rent

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