EU Commission President Jose' Manoel Barroso has sent a message of condolence to Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi upon the death of Dom Mintoff.
"In his political life, especially amid the post-war challenges, Mr Mintoff endeavoured to bring forward the interests of his country and fellow citizens," Mr Barroso said.
"On behalf of the European Commission and on my own behalf, I present to you and to the family of Mr Mintoff my most sincere condolences."
Meanwhile, Opposition leader Joseph Muscat received condolences from Hannes Swoboda on behalf of the Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament.