In a recent interview, Speaker of the House Anglu Farrugia articulated his belief that Malta's Parliament is overstaffed, with a disproportionate number of Members of Parliament (MPs) relative to the nation's size. Farrugia's comments underscore a growing concern within the country about the efficacy and focus of the legislative body, which he believes could be improved by a reform of the current electoral model. His remarks highlight the need to address clientelism and propose a more streamlined approach to parliamentary representation....

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