At a time when citizens are questioning institutions and losing faith in those entrusted to protect them, Malta needs a voice capable of speaking to the nation’s conscience, writes Albert Buttigieg. This crisis is not sustainable and can no longer be ignored.

Dan kien wieħed mill-aktar ġurijiet storiċi fl-istorja ta’ pajjiżna, mhux biss minħabba l-gravità tal-qtil ta’ Daphne Caruana Galizia, iżda wkoll minħabba l-mistoqsijiet li fetaħ dwar l-istat tal-istituzzjonijiet tagħna u r-relazzjoni bejn il-poter politiku, in-negozju u l-infurzar tal-liġi.

Although politics is about winning elections, when the pursuit of votes becomes the sole consideration, something essential is lost, writes Albert Buttigieg. Standing on principle may make the road to power harder but selling one’s soul and values is ultimately a Faustian bargain.