Reactions: Tonio Borg expected to be given green light

Peppi Borg

Nov 14th 2012, 16:03

The PL puts the country's interest first like it always did. What a difference from the Malta Files times! Well done to the Labour MEP's who did a brilliant job despite all the mud throwing towards them from time to time. I am still waiting for the GonziPN to issue some sort of statement in which it shows some gratitude towards the Labour MEPs.

John Zammit

Nov 14th 2012, 14:19

Thanks to the PL under the Leadership of Dr.Muscat Dr.Borg had the privilege to boost in Front Of the MEP that he had the backing of both political parties. Would such a thing had been possible if the situation was on the contrary

Malcolm Farrugia

Nov 14th 2012, 12:42

Well done to all involved in making this possible. This shows that PL has the national interest at heart and helped Tonio Borg, rather than take political advantage from what was being said in his regards. This is the way forward, and I hope that Pn would do the same should there be a Labour Government!

P Caruana

Nov 14th 2012, 10:24

Tonio Borg having the support of the PL MEPs and PL in general is the proper way how politics should be handled.

After all, its in the interest of the nation and all Maltese.

Honestly, if things were the other way round, they might have been different, but will never know unless it happens.

MT Caruana

Nov 14th 2012, 08:52

I like the way he talked, until he discussed ABORTION!!!!!!! I wonder what our Church thinks now, a huge tempest was submitted during the divorce campaign, will the church speak it's mind now, an abortion is killing.

Brian Gatt

Nov 14th 2012, 08:35

I was glad that Maltese Political parties joined as one and supported Dr Borg, he had a great performance, however after his reply on the abortion, well my mind went in turmoil, i expected from Tonio that he would state that it is against his Catholic morals before saying he will follow the EU rules- nothing of the sort, if the Madonna cried cuz of Divorce Tonio imagine the floodgates cuz of abort

Franco Farrugia

Nov 14th 2012, 07:50

It was particularly telling and moving, to see ALL the Maltese MEPs RUSHING crowd around to shake hands with the Commissioner-Designate, after the grilling exercise. Perhaps there is hope left for the Maltese political class - like a family, when faced with outside forces, we all tend to close ranks.

Charles Bayliss

Nov 14th 2012, 07:26

Dr Tonio Borg might have pleased the MEPs but he won't fool me. Does anyone believe he has evolved his way of thinking about Same-Sex Couples and Gays in general? Or was it a convenient way to get the green light? There are tens if not thousands of Euros at stake towards his wellbeing. A hard Conservative does not change. Once he said; ISSA HEKK JONQOS NITQANNEW BIL-GAYS UKOLL. Enjoy Dr Borg

enzo gusman

Nov 14th 2012, 06:37

CONGRATS DR. BORG ! very well done !!

Anthony Paul Naudi

Nov 14th 2012, 06:34

Prosit Ono. Tonio Borg, urejt lid-dinja li ahna il-Maltin nies tal kelma. Tassew hadt gost nisimek titkellem u ma stajtx titkellem ahjar min hekk. Li bqajt izzomm mal-valuri tieghek diga bizzejjed.

A.P.Naudi

joseph gaffarena

Nov 14th 2012, 04:53

The best deputy leader we ever had.
Yesterday I, wept with joy hearing him debating some intelligent questions and others with no value.
We have to be proud of having such a bright man.
Well done Tonio

Mr ALBERT LEONE GANADO

Nov 14th 2012, 04:34

Well done to Tonio Borg for passing a challenging exam with flying colours. He did us proud and irrespective of the political beliefs and convictions of the various EU groupings he must have reassured them that here was a man whose ethical and political integrity plus intellectual depth they could trust.

Paul Sammut

Nov 13th 2012, 23:55

Very impressive. Well done - you made us proud !

Kurt Magro

Nov 13th 2012, 23:39

As Nationalist ... I m proud of YOU !

C Muscat

Nov 13th 2012, 22:59

A fantastic show by Dr Tonio Borg. Well done. I still think that somewhere he will not make it through.

gil falzon

Nov 13th 2012, 22:32

As usual of course the socialist are showing their true authoritarian closed-minded views:

'The S&D Group (socialists) noted that Dr Borg had said that he will abide by the rules of the commission but would not abandon personal views. It asked which would take priority.'

I like their standard whereby you are only open-minded if you agree with them. If not, God help you.

Mary Ann Borg

Nov 13th 2012, 22:09

'The Greens said that "If soundbites and clichés were worth votes, Borg would be already approved." The Greens will issue a formal statement tomorrow'
Is this why our Lejber is likely to be in power in a few weeks time?
This has been a grand test for Maltese politicians to pull together and both PN and PL showed a great sense of maturity. Prosit ta' veru.

Carmel (Nenu) Aquilina

Nov 13th 2012, 22:02

Komplejt tagħmilna Maltin u Għawdxi kburin quddiem id-dinja!

Prosit Onorevoli Dr Tonio Borġ.

Albert Vella

Nov 13th 2012, 21:05

very well done my dear friend Tonio. I wish you all the best that you very well deserve. Take care. All Malta is proud of you. .Albert Edward Vella

George Cremona

Nov 13th 2012, 20:55

Tonio you gave a brilliant performance as several MEP's had stated and you made us Maltese and Gozitans very proud of having politicians of such a high caliber.

Mr Emanuel Farrugia

Nov 13th 2012, 20:38

Exactly "Borg clearly showed that he is credible and competent for the job of EU Commissioner".

Well done Dr Borg. This shows that you are motivated person with a sense of direction and a good leader.


Emanuel Farrugia former Executive Secretary Mtarfa Local Council

Charles Delicata

Nov 13th 2012, 20:06

Did not expect anything less from Dr.Borg.Well done.

Mr Mario Mifsud

Nov 13th 2012, 19:57

This evening I believe we should put aside our divisiveness and send our sincere congratulations to Dr Tonio Borg.

Mr.W Cassar

Nov 13th 2012, 19:56

The proof is in the pudding as they say, this experience will do him good.

I wish Tonio good luck.

Adrian E. Camilleri

Nov 13th 2012, 19:15

Indeed a superb performance, and an honour for Malta, and for Dr. Tonion Borg himself. Very convincing ! Even MEP Chris Davies (Group of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe, Member United Kingdom Liberal Democrats Party) is now convinced following the 'grilling' exercise. Well done, Dr. Borg.

Peter Murray

Nov 13th 2012, 19:09

Tonio has done nothing yet except be nominated lets not forget and as Obama has proved talking a good game is not not the same as playing one and appearing competent is not the same as acting competent.If he gets the job , and then only after a period of time has elapsed, can we judge accurately.Wasn't Dalli competent and credible when they gave him they job?

Francis Saliba M.D.

Nov 13th 2012, 18:53

What a superb performance!

godwin difesa

Nov 13th 2012, 18:41

Well done Dr Tonio as we always called Malta was very proud of you in this briefing as we were with Mr Dalli in the other hearing .Hope it will be green light for him and Malta so we can move on thanks even to Labour MEPs for there support as well and that how it should be when it matters Malta.