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Drunken Reflections on the European Parliament Elections

June 1, 2019 by Raisa Galea 2 Comments

When was the last time you looked at the world map? What do “Malta f’Qalbna” and “Flimkien għal Pajjiżna” matter on the continental scale? We have every reason to care about larger European politics because we are directly affected by it. [Read more…] about Drunken Reflections on the European Parliament Elections

Filed Under: More Isles of the Left, Society & Politics Tagged With: climate change, European Parliament Elections 2019, left-wing politics, social justice

I Have Been Living in Malta for 10 Years, and Yet I Cannot Vote

May 23, 2019 by Raisa Galea Leave a Comment

Despite having spent a decade in Malta, I still am a guest here—a non-EU resident who cannot afford to purchase Maltese citizenship. I cannot vote either in local council or European Parliament elections. Simply put, I am unrepresented.

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Filed Under: More Isles of the Left, Panem et Circenses, Voices Tagged With: democracy, European Parliament Elections 2019, foreigners, politics, radical democracy

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

The Future of Europe—Will You Vote for It?

May 13, 2019 by Martin Galea De Giovanni Leave a Comment

Incoming Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) will sit for 5 years. Their decisions in that period can swing Europe’s response to imminent climate breakdown.

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Filed Under: Environment, More Isles of the Left, Society & Politics Tagged With: climate change, democracy, European Parliament Elections 2019

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