Is Malta embracing activism?
Thousands of people have taken to the streets demanding the immediate resignation of the Prime Minister and for all those involved in the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia to be brought to justice. But does this actually show a shift in the nation’s mentality that will lead to stronger activism? Claire Caruana spoke to long-time activists Andre Callus and Michael Briguglio.
Protesters’ voices have never echoed through the streets of Valletta as often as they have in recent weeks, with demonstrations in Malta’s capital held almost daily.
Thousands continue to lend their voice, demanding justice over the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia.
Yet, Moviment Graffitti’s Andre Callus, an activist who has organised and participated in countless protests, fears people in Malta are still mostly reluctant to take to the streets.
“People are angry right now, God forbid they weren’t, and so it is a bit difficult to compare these protests to those in the past because the situation is an exceptional one.
“But while we might be heading towards having more people realising the importance of speaking up, I think more needs to be done,” Mr Callus told The Sunday Times of Malta when...