The government’s budget measures covering TCNs raise fundamental questions about equality, fairness and social justice, writes Albert Buttigieg. Are foreign workers good enough to sustain Malta’s economy but not good enough to enjoy the same public services?

Il-proposta tal-Gvern Laburista li l-ħaddiema minn pajjiżi minn barra l-Unjoni Ewropea jibdew iħallsu għat-trasport pubbliku, filwaqt li ċ-ċittadini Maltin jibqgħu jivvjaġġaw mingħajr ħlas, tqajjem mistoqsijiet fundamentali. Anki ċ-childcares saru b’xejn għal-Maltin biss.

As October ends, I find myself reflecting on St Francis of Assisi and the 800th anniversary of his death.