Alternattiva Demokratika – The Green Party condemns Italian blackmailing tactics.

In view of the blackmailing attitude taken by Italian politicians regarding Malta’s cable connection to Italy, Prof. Arnold Cassola, Alternattiva Demokratika spokesperson on EU and International Affairs, said, “with regards to the Lega Nord’s MEP Mario Borghezio, no-one should take any notice of him. He is well known for being an empty balloon of hot air just spouting racist and xenophobic arguments to attract attention. The issue becomes however much more serious with regards to Stefano Saglia. He is a junior minister in the Berlusconi cabinet and his position brings added responsibility to his words. Prime Minister Berlusconi and Minister Frattini should speak out loudly and clearly that the unacceptable threats made by Saglia do not reflect the Italian Government’s will. Malta should never accept such blackmailing attitudes from our neighbour and traditional friend, Italy.”

AD chairperson Michael Briguglio said, “the Maltese and Italian governments should adopt a common stand vis-a-vie the EU insensitivity on the issue of migration and refugees, and put pressure until the egoistic Member State governments agree to make use of the emergency solidarity clause in the Lisbon Treaty. Until then, Malta and Italy are duty bound to save all lives possible in the Mediterranean, as dictated by natural and international law.”

Briguglio also referred to the resolution of the European Green Party for responsibility sharing of immigrants within the EU. “It is more than clear that unlike other political parties, it is only the Greens who are seriously committed to responsibility sharing and solidarity amongst EU member states.”

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