May the trend of success, especially in economic matters, registered under the helm of Lawrence Gonzi as Prime Minister, continue to flourish during his second legislature to continue reaping the benefits of European Union membership.

Even the outcome of the local councils election results indicated a different pattern than previous similar elections. The party in government overturned majorities in Labour-led councils such as Mellieha, Mqabba and Santa Venera. All parties with their own methods have to analyse in detail the outcome of the election, obviously from different perspectives. The electorate is always sovereign.

HERMAN BUTTIGIEG

FGURA.