Charades about neutrality
This image, obtained from the US Central Command (CENTCOM) on March 6, shows the Barbados-flagged, Liberian-owned bulk carrier after it was hit by anti-ship ballistic missile (launched from Iranian-backed Houthi rebels). Photo: AFP / US Central Command.
On Monday, in parliament, the opposition poured scorn over the prime minister’s claim about his European Council vote for an increase in EU defence spending.He said he did it only after negotiating a safeguard for Malta’s neutrality. You did nothing, the opposition retorted. A safeguard was negotiated during Malta’s accession talks a generation ago.Robert Abela...