Marlene Mizzi launches MEP campaign

Businesswoman Marlene Mizzi last night kicked off her campaign as candidate for the European Parliamentary elections, receiving the endorsement of several personalities.

Among them was Labour Party leader Joseph Muscat, television presenter and animal rights activist Moira Delia, lawyer Emmanuel Mallia, president of the Medicines Importers Association Reginald Fava and former Maltese Ambassador to France Salvino Busuttil.

Ms Mizzi said she was representing the Labour Party because she had witnessed a change in it as it was now being run by a "seasoned politician".

Ms Delia said Ms Mizzi should have a seat in the European Parliament to represent women but moreover to represent the Maltese people.

Described as a capable, competent and very professional and "natural candidate" by Dr Muscat, Ms Mizzi said she was obliged to do what she promised and that enough promises had been made that weren't kept.

She said the country had its problems, listing them as health, education, illegal immigration and the government because there was no transparency, accountability and integrity. She said the first thing an MEP should do was first and foremost to listen to the public.