“There is no urgent need to amend the Constitution, but rather to respect it.”

Former European Court of Human Rights Judge Giovanni Bonello speaking on constitutional reform during the third President’s Forum.

“Malta is a touristic haven but certainly not a tax haven.”

French President François Hollande discarding any comparisons between the banking structures of Malta and Cyprus during Prime Minister Joseph Muscat’s working visit in Paris.

“Given that she is facing criminal charges, she should not have been allowed to contest the casual election.”

European People’s Party vice president Manfred Weber criticising the “lack of politi-cal judgement” that saw Claudette Abela Baldacchino elected as a Labour MEP.

“We discussed the possibility of what can be done differently.”

Prime Minister Joseph Muscat hinting at changes to Renzo Piano’s City Gate project in Valletta.

“I feel insulted.”

Campaign for National Independence founder Karmenu Mifsud Bonnici reacting to the Labour Government’s invitation to join the May 1 EU membership celebrations.

“I made a mistake and I paid for it. Please don’t condemn me for life.”

A 50-year-old woman, who spent three years in prison when she was 19, is still struggling to shed the stigma and find a job.