Four papers on today’s newstands with the economy and the scourge of racism taking centre stage.
The Times of Malta‘s Editorial argues that while government has declared victory in the war against coronavirus, it may only have been a battle. It is not at all sure what will happen in a few weeks’ time or with the onset of autumn. Second waves are consigned to the sea at our own risk. Neither do we know when a viable, safe vaccine might become available. The Editor insists that while enjoying well-deserved freedom from the constraints endured over the last few months, the public should continue to act prudently, keep well in mind those considered vulnerable and pay close heed to the guidelines that may be issued by the experts from time to time.
The Independent dedicates its Editorial to the disease of racism which continues to plague modern society. It refers to the death of George Floyd, an African-American who died in the hands of the police in the US last week as just another episode of this issue, and expressing the belief that unfortunately it wont be the last. Floyd is destined to become a symbol of the movement in favour of civil justice, as the Editor notes that while similar protests have taken in the past after such events in the US, it is a rare occasion that they have spilled over in other countries too.
In-Nazzjon rails against the divisiveness of the political comments made in public recently by Mario Philip Azzopardi, Tony Zarb and Reno Calleja. While Calleja was criticised for mocking the Opposition, statements by Azzopardi and Zarb were harsher in that they appeared to instigate hate against Nationalist MEPs. The Editor describes such statements as hate speech and wonders what action has been taken against them.
L-Orizzont takes cue from an encouraging assessment carried out on the Maltese economy by international credit rating agency Credit Reform. While acknowledging the risks from abroad to which the Maltese economy is abroad, the Editor notes how the agency highlighted the support package established by Government and the strength of Malta’s financial position which will allow the economy to recover.
