Former Prime Minister and Maltese MEP Alfred Sant said it is paramount for Malta and Gozo to field one voice in the European Parliament.  Maltese MEPs should defend Malta’s sovereignty, defend tax flexibility among EU member states and ensure that the proposed centralisation of the eurozone will not harm Malta’s economy. We must harbour to grasp each opportunity in Malta’s favour whilst opposing proposals detrimental to Maltese and Gozitans, he said

Alfred Sant, addressing a packed hall in Qawra,  said citizens in Europe feel detached from the leaders of the traditional political parties. A case in point was Brexit where the British electorate went against the mood of the traditional political and trade union leaders. This has now led to the uncertainty of future relations between the UK and the EU.

“We must strive for a social Europe. It is imperative that Europe  protects the interests of young people, workers and the elderly across the continent.” 

The Maltese MEP referred to the proposed federalisation of Europe which will eventually lead to a centralised eurozone.

“This  is not in Malta’s interests. We must ensure that Malta sustains its financial growth and structures and distribute the wealth it creates with social justice.”

Alfred Sant emphasised we should safeguard Maltese farmers and livestock producers.  EU rules have halved Maltese agriculture.  Local farmers  and  the  livestock  sector need all the encouragement and protection to modernise their operations and tackle the unfair competition they have been enduring since Malta joined the EU. Maltese agricultural  and livestock products deserve government assistance to be promoted and made easily accessible in the local market.