Alex Borg, a Nationalist Party Member of Parliament and a rising political figure in Malta, has carefully cultivated a reputation as Gozo’s unapologetic defender—a brash, populist firebrand unafraid to challenge the establishment. But behind the polished social media persona and nationalist rhetoric, a more troubling portrait is emerging. Borg's recent conduct, particularly his refusal to apologise for false claims made about the development at Fort Chambray, reveals a politician who appears to conflate obstinacy with conviction, and defiance with leadership....

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