Without trying to minimize the Panama issue, there are far more pressing issues right now – such as Brexit and Trump’s recent comments about the EU crumbling.Malta will do its utmost to preserve its taxation system and retain its competitiveness. I agree with it – it’s a step towards a Mediterranean solution to stop people drowning in the sea.The rhetoric of how the Mediterranean has become a cemetery has been repeated so often that it’s become empty words – it’s useless for us to continue speaking without taking any action. We must prioritise the people whose lives are endangers and differentiate them from economic migrants.We must also start discussing migration from a human resources perspective. Until that is remedied, they cannot be seriously considered as candidates for EU membership.The EU must decide what kind of position it wants to adopt vis-à-vis Russia. I’m all for people reaching conclusions based on listening to debates, arguments and counter-arguments.

Source: Libya Today January 25, 2017 08:51 UTC