Labour MEP Alfred Sant has said that, “the Labour Delegation at the European Parliament will stand united to defend Malta’s sovereignty, especially on taxation matters and strive against the wave of criticism in Europe on financial services in small states like Malta.”
He remarked that Labour MEPs will persist in protecting flexibility for small EU states like Malta and insist that the EU’s one-size-fits-all policy does not benefit Malta.
“In 2017 Malta managed the EU’s Presidency with honours,” stated Dr Sant, “and left a positive impact in the EU.”
“The Prime Minister has distinguished himself among EU leaders, the Maltese government is securing economic and social progress among the EU strongest member states while Labour representatives at the European Parliament have remained close to Maltese and Gozitan citizens voicing their concerns and aspirations,” he said.
“On the contrary the PN Delegation at the European Parliament has been undermining national interests,” added Dr Sant.
“The PN MEPs have now agreed that Malta should lose its sovereignty on taxation. All Maltese governments, including the Gonzi Administration, always safeguarded Malta’s sovereignty on taxation. The PN MEPs think otherwise.” remarked the Maltese MEP.