PN Leader Bernard Grech told supporters on Wednesday that the government is too busy dealing with its own, internal problems and so cannot focus on the problems of the people. "Once again the problems of the Labour Party have become the problems of the people", he said.
"It is too focused on seeing how it can try and intimidate the courts not to continue doing their work."
Grech spoke at a political event in Mosta on Workers' Day, and was making reference to the recently concluded Vitals inquiry that was passed on to the Attorney General.
Grech said that the magistrate who carried out the Vitals inquiry is being personally attacked in a manner that is 'irresponsible and dangerous.' Grech said that this isn't the first time something like this happened, citing the inquiry into Jean Paul Sofia's death.
He questioned why 'they' are on the offensive, and that "It is as though they already know what the result of the inquiry will be".
He said the Maltese taxpayers were robbed of their health and that €400 million was taken from them instead. He added that Robert Abela and Joseph Muscat initially had done all they could to prevent the hospitals from being taken back.
He saluted Daphne Caruana Galizia for having immediately flagged the deal through her blog and said that it was through her and the PN that a conversation on the matter was raised during the time Simon Busuttil was PN Leader. He added that it was thanks to the strength of Adrian Delia that they had managed to get the hospitals back.
Grech said that the courts declared that the deal was fraudulent.
Grech alleged that Robert Abela is covering up the culprits of the biggest fraud in Maltese history. However, Grech said that they will keep holding them responsible for the theft of the health of the Maltese.
He said that the people expect the Attorney General and Police Commissioner to act immediately and impartially so that justice will be served. Grech said that the Maltese have the right to take back the €400 million and called for government to let the institutions do their work.
Regarding the new slogan "Għalik" for the June elections, Grech said that it defines the PN, going on to say that the country deserves better and it is the reason they are there. He elaborated, saying that they are there for those who want a country that is better led, with a better quality of life.
Grech continued that they are there for those who wish to live comfortably and not be in a continuous battle against the cost of living. Furthermore, he said that there is a need for health services and infrastructure that can keep up and is efficient.
Grech said that the Labour Party's slogan this election, as well as their actions, are the opposite of that of the PN.
He went on to praise the work of the two Nationalist MEP's, which he said honoured Malta through their roles in leading the EU and for the results they obtained. He concluded in saying that on the 8th of June, the people can send the message that the country truly believes in the European principles and that the situation cannot keep going this way.
Country is undergoing a "test of its maturity" - Metsola
President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola also spoke.
Roberta Metsola began by saying that the people have much to be proud of and that the country is judged internationally, not on its size, but on the qualities of the Maltese people. She said that the eagerness to create a better future for everyone and make a difference is the basis of the PN's politics. "We are not afraid to make decisions," she added.
Metsola said that Malta's membership in the EU is still young and that the people's energy and determination only increased when becoming a member state.
"There are some people who think that they can stop the media from reporting the EU and my own work, as parliamentary president and locally," Metsola said. She added that those people do not believe in a democracy and, whilst her reply is "let them talk,", she questions what they are afraid of.
Metsola said that the country is undergoing a "test of its maturity" following the Prime Minister's attacks on the judiciary. She said that she will not accept anyone tarnishing the name of the Malta and that their actions do not reflect the honesty of the Maltese people.
Some may feel that their faith was abused of, Metsola said, but added that they cannot lose hope in politics and politicians. "Not everyone is the same", she urged.