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Tangentopoli
In Tangentopoli, Manuel Delia examines Italy's 1990s corruption scandal that toppled its First Republic, revealing a system fueled by kickbacks from public contracts and compromised governance. The investigation, Mani Pulite (Clean Hands), exposed deep political rot, drawing parallels to Malta's current challenges, where political financing and corruption scandals echo those of Italy's past, highlighting the urgent need for transparency and reform to safeguard democratic integrity.
Before the next economic model
Manuel Delia delves into Malta's economic evolution in his thought-provoking piece, questioning the entrenched belief that politics is negligible in shaping economies.
A LAWMAKER IN THE MAKING
Widely recognised as one of the country's top criminal lawyers, Joe Giglio entered the political arena with a landslide win in the recent elections. Speaking to Lea Hogg, he shared his views on a range of topics and the motivation to eschew the dignified environs of the law in favour of the murkier waters of politics.
FIGHTING FOR TRUTH AND JUSTICE
EU President Roberta Metsola has had her plate full since her election. Giselle Borg Olivier asks her about the EU's stance on the Ukrainian war, the EU's green policy, and what is the EU doing for Malta.
NEW LEADER, NEW VISION?
With the country caught up in a metaphorical reputational typhoon, Giselle Borg Olivier interviews Leader of the Opposition and Nationalist Party Dr Bernard Grech to get his views about the current political and economic situation on the island, his thoughts on taboo topics, and his plans for tackling the post-COVID-19 scenario.
FLAWED DEMOCRACY
Political analyst Emmanuel Delia outlines the various aspects of what weakens democracy and cites several cases which has led the democratic system in Malta to go to the dogs.