The ‘love of my country’ is often based on the belief that if ‘my country’ does well, I will do well, too. However, this love is not mutual. ‘My country’ doesn’t love me back—unless I belong to its privileged class.
Daphne Caruana Galizia’s Contested Memorial: the Battle of Two Nationalisms
The core issue that underpins the conflict in Great Siege Square is whether the memory of the slain journalist can claim a place on the emblem of nationhood and whether she can be considered as part of the Maltese nation at all. It is the meaning of ‘the nation’ and who deserves to define it […]
Go Back to Your … Gozo?
Why must an individual sound or look Maltese in order to stand up for the good of our society? Not only does bigotry discourage sound debate between individuals of different nationality, it also backfires in the most unexpected way.
Illusory Rights of EU Migrants in the UK
Two years have passed since the Brexit referendum. But have EU citizens their rights secured? Talk Real travels to London and this is what they saw.
The Fate of Migrant Boats is the Fate of Europe
Had a humanitarian vessel been a luxury yacht with extra communitarian multi-millionaires, the Maltese ports would not only be flung open but would be providing them with all the necessary paperwork to turn them into Maltese citizens.
Breaking: Nationalist Party Renames Itself Internationalist
Easter confessions of Malta’s top politicians and influential figures.
How Maltese Patriotism Guards the Interests of Foreign Elites
Malta’s tax regime is not a matter of competition between Maltese and foreigners. The true bone of contention here is between moneyed elites and ordinary citizens. In fact, Maltese ‘patriotism’ is a shield that protects financial interests of elites, both foreign and Maltese.
