The areas in the UK most affected by unrestrained migration, albeit far too late, have said enough. England itself had suffered from various types of migrants, many of whom never integrated and have no intention to. I am not averse to welcoming foreigners so long as these accept integration and respect our culture.

This has nothing to do with religion. Malta has a grand history of tolerance so long as the respect is mutual. One sore point involves women. I cannot understand why the feminist movements have never insisted that every woman would enjoy full rights and not be a slave to nomadic traditions.

Then there is the excessive bureaucracy. I might be wrong but I have a feeling that Germany, having lost two world wars to control Europe by imposition, has found a new way to achieve its aims through federalism. A loose European Union can be beneficial. Europe could have stopped at the EEC level. The Brussels bureaucracy is too draconian.

A modus vivendi is urgently called for. Certain groups are imposing their will, even against the wishes of many natives.

If we want to ensure unity in peace and avoid another disastrous war, let’s delve deep into the problems Europe is experiencing. The problem of Brexit has long been coming but many opted to ignore the clear signs of dissent.

Will Europe recover from its stupor and re-examine its future?