Isles of the Left

Malta’s Economy: the Good, the Bad and the Uncertain

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Labour is riding a wave of economic growth, but what lies behind this economic success and what is in store for Malta’s economy in the future? What is happening on the ground and what do the numbers really tell us?

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Loneliness: Why We Should See Individual ‘Problems’ as Social

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No person is an island. We need to shift our language of ‘individual problems’ to a discourse of social causation and situatedness. Now more than ever, we need to connect each other’s problems to find their root causes and foster opportunities for solidarity.

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Demanding a Fair Housing Policy, not Charity!

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In countries with low public welfare spending such as Malta, individuals are aware that their (and their family’s) social welfare depends on the accumulation of private wealth. Therefore, the state needs to step in as a social partner.

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