Nationalist Party unveils EP election slogan

Employment is the main theme running through the Nationalist Party's choice of slogan for the forthcoming European Parliament elections - Flimkien - Inġibu Iżjed Xogħol Għalik (Together, we will generate more work for you).

Flanked by the PN's 10 candidates, Prime Minister and party leader Lawrence Gonzi said yesterday that on June 6 the electorate had to make a choice that would have serious consequences for the country. He invited people to compare the track record of the Nationalist MEPs and those elected on the Labour Party ticket.

The slogan chosen underscored the government's priority of generating jobs and attracting investment to the country.

Like the slogan used for the March 2008 general election, this also includes the word Flimkien (Together).

Dr Gonzi said the world economic scenario had changed radically in a year and so had the challenges the country was facing. He said that, thanks to decisions taken in the past, the country was well placed to face such challenges and exploit opportunities that would enable Malta to emerge stronger.

Other challenges that Malta faced were in relation to the environment, energy, competitiveness and education. People and social partners should remain united to make the best of the opportunities that existed. They also had a responsibility to ensure they made the best use of €1.2 billion in EU funds coming Malta's way.

The government had already generated thousands of jobs, he said, but job creation would remain the main emphasis, along with making Malta an attractive investment destination.

During the launch, Nationalist MEP Simon Busuttil spoke on the work carried out by the Nationalist MEPs and drew contrasts with the position of the Labour MEPs and the socialist group.