Category: Politics

  • Campaign costs: Time and Money

    How did I spend €386.6 and 300 hours campaigning? Read on to find out.

  • Some thoughts on our results

    Some thoughts on our results

    I hope you forgive me for taking my time to react to the electoral result. If you are one of the 187 people who gave me your first-preference last Saturday, I want to thank you for your trust, and I know that you’ll probably understand why you didn’t read any quick-fire reactions from me. This…

  • Justice for Palestine

    Justice for Palestine

    Sandra Gauci and Mina Jack Tolu, European Parliament candidates, met Yana Mintoff to discuss Genocide of Palestinians in Gaza, Mediterranean security, and workers’ rights. Sandra and Mina Jack signed a letter advocating for Palestinian rights and sanctions on Israel.

  • Courage to Change: Policies on Migration

    Courage to Change: Policies on Migration

    Notes and comments on two meetings related to migrant rights. Reflection on migration policy and practice in Malta and the EU.

  • Vote For Animals

    I had a productive meeting with the MSPCA, discussing various animal welfare issues, including biodiversity loss, neutering campaigns, and Zoonotic spillover. I signed the VoteForAnimals.org pledge, aligning with the European Green Party’s manifesto. My commitment stems from a deep understanding of animal welfare and a passion for tackling injustices. I emphasize the need for agricultural…

  • The courage to vote Green: MEP Candidate analysis

    The courage to vote Green: MEP Candidate analysis

    The list of candidates for the European Parliament in Malta includes 39 individuals, with 10% more male independent candidates compared to female candidates from political parties. The Green Party ADPD stands out as the third largest party, and the presence of more independent candidates may impact the election dynamics. The chances of a green candidate…

  • ADPD Supports Greens/EFA Group in the European Parliament resolution on the Israel-Palestine war

    The ADPD welcomes the European Parliament’s majority in passing a resolution on the Israel-Palestine conflict. However, the resolution could have been more comprehensive and more in the spirit of the resolution by the Greens/EFA group. Additionally, ADPD condemns the terrorist attacks by Hamas and Israel’s disproportionate reaction, calling both acts as war crimes. The party…

  • Observing the Kobanî case

    Observing the Kobanî case

    It is impossible to follow everything that is being said during the case, and we are not here to. We are here to show solidarity and remind them that the international community is supporting and paying attention.

  • Newsletter: What do the Greens say on Israel-Palestine?

    Newsletter: What do the Greens say on Israel-Palestine?

    Everyone who studies international relations, peace and conflict studies, European studies, foreign policy etc, knows that to comment on the Israel-Palestine conflict is risky. We’re thought to become conflict avoidant. Our policy makers, members of Parliament, states, in turn become conflict avoidant. But few are the conflicts resolved by avoidance.

  • ADPD renews calls for gender equality and justice

    ADPD renews calls for gender equality and justice

    PR08/07/2023 ADPD – The Green Party’s Chairperson Sandra Gauci welcomed the UN Working Group on Discrimination Against Women and Girls (WGDAWG) mission statement on Malta presented yesterday and reinforced the Green Party’s commitment to gender, equality, and justice, when addressing a press conference in front of the NCPE – National Commission for the Promotion of Equality offices…