Speaking during his Republic Day address, President George Vella appealed to politicians to respect people’s intelligence as Malta moves closer to election.
The President said that Malta will experience the essence of democracy in just a few months, with people being asked to vote for the government they want in the lead.
During the annual commemoration held at the Palace in Valletta, Vella appealed to the politicians to put before the people clear and unequivocal working programmes and policies that will be implemented if chosen to lead.’
The president also used his speech to address other issues, ranging from COVID-19 to law and environment.
He warned how the COVID-19 pandemic is not over yet, but applauded the professionals who worked day and night to safeguard human health.
He also touched upon the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia, stating it is everyone’s desire that the investigative and judicial processes will lead to find out who is responsible.
‘No one is above the law’ he said. ‘The lessons will remain for us to learn from. And the rule of law and the protection of human rights must remain crucial tools for the fair and democratic functioning of our country.’
Vella also referred to the case of Jaiteh Lamin when touching upon the issue of racism, saying we cannot turn a blind eye to such issues.
A good portion of his speech was also dedicated to environmental issues, warning about climate change, and even the issue of land use. ‘In order to protect the beauty and sustainability of our country we must find a balance between the built and the natural environment’
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Photo Source: George Vella
