The Nationalist Party’s economic policy must revolve around the family, PN leadership contender Chris Said said.
“As leader of the Nationalist Party I will ensure that the family will be the starting point of any discussion on the future of our economy. We will build an economic strategy around the needs of the family, the aspirations of professionals and skilled workers, business people and self-employed, youths and pensioners, students, children and those who currently struggle most to land a job,” he said.
Business-friendly
“I want the Nationalist Party to build an economy where every individual can reach her or his potential, whether they are employers or employees, new graduates or skilled workers looking for new challenges. The Nationalist Party was always a business-friendly party and we must remain so. Yet, with me at the helm of the party the Nationalist Party will not be friendly with any business seeking profits at the expense of workers’ rights, equality, standards and dignity,” he said.
Solidarity as a fundamental principle
“The Nationalist Party under my helm will develop a strategy through which wealth reaches everyone. We need to understand our duty towards those from whom we have inherited this country. Pensioners need to be treated with respect. Their contribution needs to be celebrated and their hard work rewarded.”
An economy that works for the people
“I want an economy that works for our young people today. An economy that does not consider young people merely as consumers. I want young people moving forward the economy with their innovative ideas and hard work. A future Nationalist Government will be their natural partner as they invest in the future.”
Investment and reputation
“A future Nationalist Government will attract foreign investment through our reputation, and not ruin our reputation in order to attract unsustainable investment. We will value what is right and not what is quick. We cannot strengthen our economy unless we strengthen our country’s reputation. This is how Malta’s post-1987 economy was built, with the laying of strong, sustainable foundations which we still enjoy today.”
Increasing our productivity
“Everyone agrees that our economy needs to improve its productivity. This can only be achieved through the right investment in education and infrastructure – two areas where the Nationalist Party will be focusing on under my helm. The history of our country shows that when we invested in education and in infrastructure the results where enjoyed by all.”