Former Prime Minister Alfred Sant this morning submitted his nomination for the European elections on behalf of the Labour Party saying this will be the last election he will be contesting.

“This will be my last political campaign,” said the former Labour Leader after presenting his nomination in Naxxar.

Alfred Sant said he is contesting the European elections after being convinced that everyone should be “on deck” to achieve two important targets at the European Parliament.

“We must counter with truth the mudslinging campaign at the European Parliament. This campaign was supported with the active help of local political forces aimed at tarnishing Malta’s reputation in Europe and elsewhere. Secondly we will work incessantly to create a social conscience in Europe and to give our utmost to eradicate inequalities across the continent. To reach these goals, throughout this campaign we must mobilize all our commitment, eagerness, resolve, information and experience. Should the Maltese and Gozitan electorate give me a vote of confidence in the May elections these qualities will guide me during the next mandate of the European Parliament.”

Alfred Sant thanked Alison Zerafa Civelli, Helena Dalli, Christian Zammit and Joe Debono Grech for endorsing his nomination.

Prime Minister Joseph Muscat had urged Sant to contest the European elections.

“Malta needs Alfred Sant. Alfred has the experience and the vision to represent Malta at the European Parliament. We cannot afford to lose his presence at the European Parliament. I believe that his contribution towards the well being of Malta is invaluable. Alfred doesn’t need endorsements, he doesn’t need anyone to speak about his qualities. I followed his interventions at the European Parliament to defend Malta, to defend me personally, to defend the Labour Party and above all to defend Malta. I wish him many more years of work because Malta needs him.” 

The European election will be held on Saturday 25 May 2019.