A PN outdone by civil society – Mark Said
Can you recall on how many occasions the PN opted to speak out, protest, criticise or come out with better alternatives on any issue or concern related to a number of policies or sectors that impact Malta’s economy, security, environment, health system, good governance, rule of law and international reputation? Most probably it would be just the odd one here and there and only echoing what some other organisation or pressure group would have already inputted its say and position. Civil society network started to protest corruption after Daphne Caruana Galizia broke the Panama Papers story. Since then, it has been at the forefront of issues with the rule of law, good governance and democracy, catering mainly to young activists. It had to be Marsascala residents and representatives of a number of organisations that protested against the development of a marina in the locality’s bay. It had to be The Valletta Residents Revival Group that first was up in arms against the late-night music legal notice. It had to be activists led by Graffitti that turned up and removed the loungers taking over the minuscule bay for the public at the Blue Lagoon. The opposition’s main role is supposed...