It was a long campaign of political statements, accusations, controversy... and gaffes. The Sunday Times compiles some of the more memorable quotes of a European election campaign which became all too Maltese.
Joseph Muscat
The Labour Party has learnt not to count its chickens before they hatch.
Lawrence Gonzi
PL MEPs spent five years warming their benches and wasting Malta's time. They were completely absent and lost their chance to make a constructive difference.
Marlene Mizzi
I don't think there would have been any government which would have negated a (EU) referendum, and I would have been the first one to go out and protest if the people's voice was in any way attacked by a government.
Sharon Ellul Bonici
Those who speak of U-turns on my behalf have no idea what the EU is about and how it works.
Frank Portelli
To Libya I say frankly - fulfil your international and your humanitarian obligations - or suffer the consequences.
Glenn Bedingfield
I voted in favour (of burden sharing) but the vote wasn't registered. When I pressed the button in favour it didn't work, for reasons beyond my control. I have no idea what happened.
David Casa
Who is the best candidate in my team? Of course, it must be my friend Simon Busuttil.
John Attard Montalto
Where does it say that my attendance is Parliament is low? Are you sure you are 100 per cent correct? You are making the wrong assumption.
Edward Demicoli
If the hunters' association believes it is going to shut me up, it had better change strategy because it will not work - I will continue to push for spring hunting to be stopped.
Vince Farrugia
I met Joseph Muscat on four occasions and on each he asked me to join the PL as an MEP candidate. It was clear. He knows it and (his wife) Michelle knows it and those who were with him know it.
Roberta Metsola Tedesco Triccas
There is a dire need for female representation.
Josie Muscat
The real parliament will soon be the one in Europe.
Edward Scicluna
I am, and have always been in favour of a free healthcare system.
Arnold Cassola
Thanks to your vote, you will rock the establishment by breaking the mon(du)opoly of the parties in Parliament after nearly half a century.
Louis Grech
Divisions among different groupings in the European Parliament are not as pronounced as they are in national parliament.
Simon Busuttil
Abstention may have a determining impact on the result and it may reward Labour with four seats for the next five years.
Joseph Cuschieri
When I ceded my parliamentary seat to Joseph Muscat, I sent a message to the Maltese people which is still reverberating.
Claudette Abela Baldacchino
It is high time that on the sensitive issue of divorce the political class takes a step back and consults the people.
Alex Perici Calascione
The Labour Party has engaged in a clear manipulative exercise by editing a speech I made on hunting.
Alan Deidun
This EP campaign has convinced me that the electorate has a minimal say in picking the candidates.