Talks between Robert Abela and Bernard Grech on who should be the new president have reached an impasse, which may see Speaker Anglu Farrugia taking on the role until a compromise candidate is found
Although the head of state does not have political power but only a limited constitutional and ceremonial role, we might eventually have to seriously consider a directly elected head of state, similar to the system in Ireland
The Prime Minister and Opposition leader hold first meeting to discuss President George Vella’s replacement when his term ends in April • New president requires two-thirds parliamentary approval
Grech likened government’s attitude on this proposal with its hardheadedness on the watered-down abortion bill and its refusal to open a public inquiry into the death of Jean Paul Sofia