Capitalism and immigration

The media often portrays illegal immigration as a crisis that came out of the blue, however, we rarely think about the relationship between capitalism and Third World countries and the former's exploitative nature which results in continued underdevelopment. Although most former colonies have become self-governing countries, the rich countries still control the poor nations through their powerful economic position in world trade.

The profits of the transnational corporations in those countries do not benefit the poor country but are generated in the economy of the country where the mother company is situated. Illegal immigration can be solved once and for all with fair trade and by living simply so others can simply live.

This does not mean that we should not safeguard our national interest first; we must and we should.

However, Malta also has a duty to safeguard the world from the usual capitalist exploitation and excessive consumerist propaganda. Maltese politicians, especially those aspiring to be elected as MEPs, must promote a more just trade in the EU "for the people and for the planet".