The increasingly racist elements and discourse within our society take centre stage in a number of Maltese Editorials today.
The Times’ Editorial argues that the global community urgently needs to get its act together to prevent more severe consequences in future in the wake of the current pandemic. It insists that we live in a world dependent on effective interconnection in trade, medicine, finance and social welfare. The COVID-19 crisis has exposed the lack of political, institutional and business leaders needed to ensure that a global crisis does not destroy the social and economic infrastructure of nations.
The Independent latches on the recent spate of hate and racist sentiments expressed online as a number of asylum seekers were left seeking survival in Maltese waters after the country insisted its ports were closed. The Editor pungently argues that it is a pity that there is no cure for racists.
The Business Today refers to recent economic projections by the International Fund, indicating that in a best case scenario the Maltese economy will shrink this year and rebound next year. However, it is not clear how long the current crisis will persevere – but definitely, three months assistance is not enough for businesses, argues the Editor. Authorities must prepare to extend their support for a longer timeframe since it would be better to prepare for the worst and hoping for the best.
The Business Weekly also refers to the current migratory trends and describes as unfortunate that the current situation seems to have created a morale dilemma of which lives to save or not.
L-Orizzont joins in the Editorial tirade against racist elements within our society. The Editor defines as unacceptable the insults reserved to presenter Peppi Azzopardi and his family for wanting to welcome immigrants at his home.
In-Nazzjon looks at recent development in the judicial field and insists on the mantra that justice needs to be seen to be done. While it welcomes the unanimous appointment of the new Chief Justice, which it describes as a confirmation that political agreement on such posts is possible.
