European Commission President José Manuel Barroso congratulated Joseph Muscat yesterday, saying he could count on the European Commission to work with Malta and overcome the challenges faced by the Union.
The European Parliament President, Martin Schulz, also congratulated Labour and his former colleague and MEP Joseph Muscat for winning the trust of the Maltese.
Describing the elections as one of the most active democratic ones in Europe, Dr Schulz said Malta could look forward to continued good economic growth.
“Malta may be the smallest nation in the EU, yet it is strategically located and is enjoying a solid economic performance.”