Claudette Abela Baldacchino promises to give Malta a strong voice in Europe

M. Brincat

Feb 9th 2009, 16:30

Claudette Abela Baldacchino - her track record in the Committee of the Regions is both impeccable and impressive. She's a definite and a natural choice.

Michael Mifsud

Feb 9th 2009, 16:23

Good Luck Claudette, and all PL Candidates.

ayrton

Feb 9th 2009, 16:14

Claudette Good Luck...you will be there ...Qrendi is behind you..we are so proud of you

Sandro Mangion

Feb 9th 2009, 15:59

People who have worked with Claudette in the EU's Committe of the Regions can vouch for her commitment and integrity, and for her preparedness to serve the Maltese electorate in the European institutions.

Joe Galea

Feb 9th 2009, 15:00

@G. Mangion:
The PL yes was in favour of a partnership rather than a full membership. Actually the PL was never against the EU, they were more against joining the EU blindfoldedly and at that point in time. The referendum came and AS didn't accept it. Then it was tied to the election.and PN won the election and it was a vote for EU. The PL obviously had to change its political stance regarding the EU because it accepted the current reality. So all those blubbering in vain and repeating themselves that PL is against EU, I tell them to get a life. Experience showed us that the PL MEP's did a great job in the EP and no one can deny that.

Clint Debrincat

Feb 9th 2009, 14:40

Congratulations Claudette. I'm sure you will do well.

Charles Zerafa

Feb 9th 2009, 14:32

Good luck Claudette. Having know you for years, I'm convinced that once elected as an MEP, you will represent the voice of the man in the street.

Robert Spiteri

Feb 9th 2009, 14:15

Dear All,
As a PN Supporter, I believe that Sharon Ellul Bonici is eligible to be representing Malta in the EU as an MEP candidate. Recently there has been reports on media about Sharon's campaign that in my opinion are INCORRECT. Sharon has been active in Brussels for the last 4 years as an EU Affairs Consultant favoring Maltese citizens for the good of our country. I expect Dr Joseph Muscat will clarify such reports in the coming days. Anyway, I hope that Maltese citizens look for the right candidate who really supports us while should ignore others that believe in their own interest.

P.Mizzi

Feb 9th 2009, 13:12

Claudette, as a person and as a politician can provide us with an incredible future within the EU. Her ideology is very much progressive, while keeping a stronghold on family values
Can we not look towards the future?
Whatever happened to the slogan "ghalina u ghal uliedna" anyway?
"uliedna"- i.e; the future.
Working towards a better future for our children, thinking progressively for the wellbeing of everyone- I can't understand how you can find that so "shameful".
I think it's about time that everyone looks past their "typical" political colour and started evaluating what they really want from Malta within the EU. People with a passion for what they're doing, people who want to make a difference- like Claudette.. or someone who's just there for the sake of it.

Narcy Calamatta

Feb 9th 2009, 11:05

Ms Claudette Abela Baldacchino has hit the nail on the head. That is the only way with the overwhelming European Parliament; be strong. Those who have had the opportunity to stand up and speak in EU fora have learned this. Be prepared. Believe in the correctness of your demands and speak up with courage. A strong voice in the EU is what every patriotic Maltese should work for. We need more females at decision levels. They can read the human factor much better. Illegal imigrants are not just lists. Best wishes to all such candidates.

G. Mangion

Feb 9th 2009, 09:58

Another Anti E.U , Labour candidate for the June EP elections
what a cheek !

Joe Galea

Feb 9th 2009, 08:43

@ Michael Seychell: Dear Michael you should update yourself, or ask your Gonzi to pay a time machine so you can travel back to the present future. The PL has lifted that penalty you mentioned if you don't know. Also the GonziPN is not capable of getting all the benefits from the EU, we ended up as net contributors, thanks to the GONZIPN lack of accountability. So try to look out of your cracked glasshouse once in a lifetime.

Stephen Mumford

Feb 9th 2009, 07:59

When a prospective MEP comes out loud and clear explaing how to solve the problem of illegal immigrants then voters will take these elections seriously. I together with a large percentage of the population have lost faith in our politicians in light of this nonchalance attitude towards the invasion in malta.

P. Mizzi

Feb 8th 2009, 19:05

I believe that Claudette is an excellent choice for MEP. I have been reading some of the comments below, and I seem to disagree. If one disagreed with malta joining the EU in the past, why should one not take hold of the opportunity in the present?
I should remind you gonzisti to remind yourself that the slogan was "ghalina u ghal uliedna"- not "ghalina n-nazzjonalisti biss". I suggest you revise yourselves in simple issues such as EQUALITY- an issue on which Claudette feels very strongly about.

Claudette is a candidate that focuses on giving EVERYONE a chance- be it political ideology, race, religion ect.
Why not?
It's someone with passion like Claudette who truly deserves a seat in European parliament.
I have yet to meet anyone with just as much passion for human welfare, for human safety, well-being and a passion for a good sustainable standard of living for EVERYBODY- not just the four papalouny friends of friends that seem to be the only ones that matter in today's world.

M. Catania

Feb 7th 2009, 19:03

From a strong anti-EU position to Europhiles!!I just do not understand it. PL = Partit l'hemm u l'hawn!!!!

M Buttigieg

Feb 7th 2009, 18:57

How can I vote for these canditates when I remember that was it for these people, we are out of the EU and we are not in the Eurozone. Only GOD know what would have happened to Malta with the recent financial turmoil that has hit almost all countries in the world. I can still remember Prof. E Scicluna stating on TV that we will not be able to reach the EU criterias to joint the Eurozone. These people are always the same people. And now they want our vote and want us to believe them that they are in favour of Malta in the EU. HALLUNA U DDAHKUNIEX!!

Doris Borg

Feb 7th 2009, 18:55

Mr P Debono decided to ask for respect for the countrys government.

What kind of respect is the government showing to the people that elected him ? Till now we have experienced only arrogance.

Yes we have to be strong faced with arrogance. Strong in Europe and Strong in Malta. i'll agree Ms Abela Baldacchino.

Jonathan Axisa

Feb 7th 2009, 18:44

Ohh come on guys almost every member of the MLP was anti-eu...so that would mean the labour will not contest for the election? PN won, now we are in the EU and good or bad we have to abide by the system...that's what democarcy is for. We all have to work strong for Malta. One thing is for sure...that Claudette is not euro-sceptic and is looking forward to work for the interests of Malta.

John Borg

Feb 7th 2009, 18:43

Dear Ms Abela Baldacchino, I, like thousands of others would like all prospective MEP's to be crystal clear on their exact policies regarding Illegal Immigration. Having voted PN will not deter me from voting accross party lines for any MEP who is clear in his/her objectives regarding this important subject. If the parties are going to muzzle open debate by their candidates, i would rather prefer not to vote at all. We want to hear exactly what our MEP's will do if elected, but we want to hear it now, so that we can guage the parties' reactions. I don't think I am asking for much. I am not interested in what the EU will do "to help us" as we have already seen what help has been forthcoming. We want to see what our MEP's will fight for on our behalf.

Marco Grech

Feb 7th 2009, 18:36

Being a floater and very liberal, I see Claudette as the best candidate of the PL. She seems she got experience from the commitee of the regions and hopefully she will be good as an MEP as well. I like her and hopefully she will do well unlike some close minded labour candidates.

mario debono

Feb 7th 2009, 18:32

yes she was mR Mario debono......now we are in the EU...so she is ready to work for whole nation.....

salvu abela

Feb 7th 2009, 18:30

good on you Claudette,all my families votes to you and to PL canditates,we have had enough of PN even thou we supported them before but no not anymore, we have seen their double face and false promises for a long time now,and so should the rest of Malta wake up.

Mario De Bono

Feb 7th 2009, 18:10

She was so anti EU before. Why so pro now?

Charmaine Calleja

Feb 7th 2009, 17:37

Dear Mr Seychell there is no 15,000 fine. Please update yourselve.

Claudette can be one of the best mep. Without doubts she is one of the best women candidates for next june elections. My first preference for sure.

Michael Seychell

Feb 7th 2009, 17:16

Ms. CAB Your ex Leader A.Sant used to say - or rather to compare Malta with other EU countries as "Makku vs Balena' - "baitfish against a whale", and aslo as "Gurdien ta' I-Imramma vs Ljun" - "A Church mouse vs a Loin". I will take your word that you will be taking a strong position in the EU, only when you admit that your previous Boss and the whole LP.
were wrong to accept Sant's theory!

I am pleased for you that you have copied and now am following the Nationalist Party's motto during the EU campaign, that - we should change all challenges to opportunities - at least you are not one of those who are still preaching the gloom and doom attitude, but prefer to take a more positive stance.

My advice to you is to accertain yourself that this position is in tandem whit the MLP's policies or else you might have to pay the 15,000 Euro penalty which is still included in the Malta Labour Party's Statute.

Michael Seychell

peter paul portelli

Feb 7th 2009, 17:05

good luck Claude!!! but dont forget our legitimate, traditional, noharmtonobody hobby - trapping -- when your are there!!!!

P Debono

Feb 7th 2009, 16:57

OH GOD NOT HER!!

What justifies her running for MEP? The lack of respect she has for the party in government and fellow journalists? The utter political blindness that makes a fool out of her? The negligible political experience she has?

Sorry but this woman is the least appealing candidate so far.

Oh and if you want to win the popularity contest, I suggest you put illegal immigration much higher up on your agenda.

David Gauci

Feb 7th 2009, 16:47

A social voice for Malta in Europe.. well done and good luck Claudette

Edward Zammit

Feb 7th 2009, 16:05

GonziPN...PANIC, Panic and more Panic....the usual PN apologists...Stuck with the PAST...Keep on singing the same old Tune...We heard it over and over again...Yes PL accepted and admitted the People's decision and now PL MEPs there shoulder to shoulder with Europeans, making sense for MALTA...with a proven record...PL's MEP are not elected to wave the EU Flag like a bunch of idiots...saying Yes to whatever EU impose on us...There to Make out of MALTA the Best in EUROPE...irrelevant of your political beliefs RED GREEN BLUE PINK LIGHT BLUE etc..

Good Team PL....good Luck Claudette.

Joe Camilleri

Feb 7th 2009, 15:32

What about spring hunting Ms Claudette Abela Baldacchino.

Edward Demicoli spoke out clearly, what is your position??

C. Azzopardi

Feb 7th 2009, 15:17

Emmmmm Boris - it's the MEPs that Ms Abela Baldacchino is trying to go for. Just thought I'd point it out as it seems that you're thinking of the Eurovision!!!!!

D Mangion

Feb 7th 2009, 15:08

Claudette can be a very good replacement for Muscat in the EP

Tonio Aquilina

Feb 7th 2009, 14:55

Till this very day I am still puzzled why the then MLP were against the EU and Dr Sant was selling the Partnership, and now Ms Claudette is promising to give Malta a strong voice in Europe. Give us a break Ms Claudette.

J.Scicluna

Feb 7th 2009, 14:34

Hey Boris......it's the MEPs we're talking about here NOT the Eurovision Song Festival :-)

jesmond zammit

Feb 7th 2009, 14:08

no problem mr micallef, that 's why labour has the best list of candidates ,you can vote for the others .
well done claudette .my no 1 is for you .

M. Fenech

Feb 7th 2009, 14:02

Nice make-up!:))

Boris J. Daymond

Feb 7th 2009, 13:47

What a waste of time for such a nice looking girl, whoever gets through to the final and will be representing Malta, one thing for certain Malta will not get through not even this year judgeing from the previous disatrous years, and the poor candidate will remember the downfall for rest of their life, howevewr saying this England don't stand a chance in a million so malta and England are heading for Nil Pois.

Keith Abela

Feb 7th 2009, 13:38

Good Luck Claudette, your track record and experience within the committee of the regions of the EU, together with how you always defended people's interests in the local councils association, gives you all the credentials to represent the Maltese people with a strong voice in Europe. Good to know that you are willing to take on the illegal immigration problem and defend strongly the Maltese at EU level.

J.Cordina

Feb 7th 2009, 13:37

Claudettte Abela Baldacchino!!! LOL!!!
What political experiance does she actually have? Its an embarressment that we continue to send political nobodys to represent our nation in Europe. All politics aside, I am not saying don't vote for PL, but please to all the voters, please vote for people who will bring the most from Europe to our country. This is not a popularity contest to see who from PN or PL are ahead in the polls. This is to ensure that Malta ,with the little power we have gets the best representation.

M. Catania

Feb 7th 2009, 13:34

Mela issa favur l-Ewropa. M'adkomx favur il-partnership u kemm ghedtu li rbahtu ir-referendum!!! Dik U turn kbira!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

C Calleja

Feb 7th 2009, 13:33

Young, Energetic and with some years of experience in Europe (Committee of the Regions).

Well Done

Joseph Micallef

Feb 7th 2009, 13:05

I would not want anyone with her credentials to represent me in Europe sorry guys. I have seen enough on Youtube about her respect for other journalists and her political blindness to make her the lest appealing candidate to vote for.

D Ellul

Feb 7th 2009, 12:57

Good Luck Claudette. We appreciate your determination and all the hard work you're putting in your campaign.

Mark Potelli

Feb 7th 2009, 12:55

Good luck - but the winning generation will see it throught the next four years :)