After weeks of political spiel, local controversies and colourful leafletsdropping through letterboxes, Ariadne Massa remembers some of the more memorable quotes that characterised the European Parliament campaign.

Joseph Muscat

Prime Minister

I am relishing the challenge of presenting myself for the people’s judgement... this is a contest between leaders.

 

 

 

 

 

Simon Busuttil

Opposition leader

People who are dissatisfied with the way Labour has governed can use their European Parliament vote to give it a yellow card.

 

 

 

 

 

Jonathan Shaw, PN

If you think immigrants are all criminals who should be sent back to their countries, don’t vote for me.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Joseph Cuschieri, PL

I’ll give half my salary to charity if re-elected... this is not an electoral gimmick.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kevin Cutajar, PN

Humbly, with determination and courage, I’ve reached several milestones.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mario Farrugia Borg, PL

My roots are Mintoffian; then I militated within the PN... now I feel I returned home.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stefano Mallia, PN

Responsible hunting is acceptable, as long as it’s practised according to regulations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Peter Cordina, PL

Not everybody understands the European institutions and local issues will likely reign.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Therese Comodini Cachia, PN

I’m against the abuse of power...my style of politicsis different.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clint Camilleri, PL

What I lack in experience as the youngest candidate I more than make up in energy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Francis Zammit Dimech, PN

This government is using pre-election pepper spray... hoping the tears of joy will blind us from seeing what is really going on.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Helga Ellul, PN

I was reluctant to enter the political fray but... I wanted to give something back to my adopted country.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Miriam Dalli, PL

I believe my enthusiasm, determination, loyalty and communication skills can help me push forward the policies families need.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Roberta Metsola, PN

I learnt we cannot take anything for granted and whoever is elected must hit the ground running.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Arnold Cassola, AD chairman

We want to empower people... and give them a greater influence on matters that concern them.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

David Casa, PN

Disagreeing in the European Parliament over something the Prime Minister says does not make you a traitor.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marlene Mizzi, PL

I’m tried and tested... I will let the electorate decide...I’m not afraid to stand up and be counted.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fleur Vella, PL

I have been feeling this vocation for a long time. I just want tobe a voice for people’s problems.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deborah Schembri, PL

Voting is like kissing: there is always someone special who gets the honour, but you shouldn’t kiss and tell.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carmel Caccopardo, AD

Hunting is not a right... removing spring hunting is protecting birds.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Norman Vella, PN

Labour was not in favour of the EU and I first voted for PN during the EU referendum... I always believed in the European project.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lino Bianco, PL

Development and environment are compatible... I don’t believe in property speculation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Charlon Gouder, PL

I’m not militant, but if I believe in a cause I will do whatever it takes to push it forward.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kevin Plumpton, PN

I have no issue with the PN and feel honoured to have been entrusted with the task of representing it as a candidate.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alfred Sant, PL

In hindsight, I think we glorified a lot of issues before we joined the EU... I think we rushed to join the eurozone.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ray Bugeja, PN

This is not about money... politics was a lifelong ambition for me.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ivan Grixti, PL

There should be burden sharing... but Malta has to go a step further and stop the exploitation of African states.

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