My Europe Series Malta, immigration and xenophobia Comments By Euronews • Updated: 24/10/2009 Share this articleShareTweetSharesendShareTweetSharesendMoreHideShareSendShareShareShareSendShareShareCrossing the sea to a stormy welcome, African immigrants strike Malta. The Maltese feel stretched to their limits, sensitive to allegations of racism. The government in Valletta is responding, urging more solidarity from EU partners.