Oh dear, the government, or rather the Prime Minister, is passing through a storm over stories published by the journalists who happen to have an inside ear to what goes on at the Prime Minister's office and L-Istamperija - tales to test the public reaction to what could happen in the coming days.

Unfortunately this is bringing unrest in the PN's camp, with journalists proposing possible candidates to take over John Dalli's seat in Parliament and a possible Cabinet reshuffle. All this has brought undue reactions even from the parliamentary group.

But why is the Prime Minister allowing such a stir to be caused? All he has to do is to have EU Commissioner Joe Borg co-opted to Parliament - he deserves it most. He worked so hard and successfully for Malta's EU membership, especially when one considers the limited time he had to get Malta to catch up with the other candidate countries.

His performance as an EU commissioner has been recognised by all the other member countries because Malta does have high-calibre politicians. His experience as an EU commissioner has given him the wealth that Malta needs in the future.

Come on Prime Minister, be a sport and offer Dr Borg a seat in Parliament and a portfolio. Other Prime Ministers have done so - the UK's Peter Mandelson or Italy's Franco Frattini are just two examples.

If Dr Borg does not accept the offer then Malta would be the one to lose out.

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