Much is being said regarding the national day of Malta.

Supporters of both political parties propose Independence Day (Nationalists) or Republic Day (Labour). Others suggest that Our Lady of Victories should be the national day.

The issue has dragged on for far too long now. It has become a matter of "us and them"; who achieved the most important day for Malta.

The irony of it all is that each day has its significance in the history of the island, despite our personal opinion.

I propose that a Malta Day be established as the national day of Malta. It could be celebrated on any day such as in October, when nothing particular is celebrated. The other national days would then be classified and celebrated as secondary national days.

In the last few days appeals have been made by people from both political camps as well as by independent opinion writers urging our leaders to reach a compromise. Why not heed these appeals once and for all?

Labour leader Joseph Muscat has already, on frequent occasions, appealed for a compromise. The Forum Żgħażagħ Laburisti have even organised an activity naming it the Independence Party.

We are all Maltese, and live on the island of the Free Independent European Republic of Malta!