Robert Abela & Clyde Caruana reported for ‘corrupt practices’ by Arnold Cassola

Mar 17 2022

Independent candidate Arnold Cassola has reported Prime Minister Robert Abela and Finance Minister Clyde Caruana to the electoral commission for conducting corrupt practices and as a result, breaching electoral law.

In his letter to the commission, the independent candidate stated that the cheques being granted to compensate for the cost of living are ‘corrupt practices’ due to the fact that they are being distributed on the election’s doorstep. Cassola went on to state that both the Prime Minister and the Finance Minister are members of what he called a ‘caretaker government’ and do not have the right to distribute money during an election campaign, requesting that the commission take immediate action.

In light of this, Robert Abela has stated that they cannot postpone decisions which are going to help the Maltese population. During a Labour event in Imsida, Abela stated that the government is supporting the people and not using the cheques as a gimmick.

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‘Significant progress’ being made in Ukraine-Russia peace talks

Mar 17 2022

The Financial Times have reported that Ukraine and Russia have made significant progress with regards to a 15-point peace plan as a reported ‘three people’ continue to negotiate.

The neutrality plan being proposed includes plans for a ceasefire and Russian withdrawal from Ukrainian territory on the condition that the city of Kyiv declares neutrality and accepts the conditional limit on its armed forces.

Senior advisor to president Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Mykhailo Podolyak, has stated that any deals on the table would have to involve Russian Federation troops leaving Ukrainian areas which have been chapter since the beginning of the Russian invasion last month – “specifically southern regions along the Azov and Black Seas, along with territory to the east and north of Kyiv.”

Our position at the negotiations is quite specific – legally verified security guarantees; ceasefire; withdrawal of Russian troops. This is possible only with a direct dialogue between the heads of Ukraine and the Russian Federation. Details are in an interview with the @NewsHour pic.twitter.com/TlPUl3XfGK

— Михайло Подоляк (@Podolyak_M) March 16, 2022

In a recent tweet, Podolyak also stated that Ukraine’s position is quite specific and includes legally verified security guarantees such as the ones mentioned above and is only possible through direct dialogue between the heads of Ukraine and the Russian Federation. Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov has stated that negotiations were ‘close to being agreed’ and neutral status and security guarantees were being discussed seriously.

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Bernard Grech is optimistic for the election; trusts voting margin has narrowed

Mar 17 2022

During a Nationalist Party activity in Rabat yesterday evening, PN leader Bernard Grech stated that like everyone, he has noticed that the Nationalist Party family is growing everyday.

Addressing the party’s performance going into the third quarter of the election campaign, the PN leader stated that the surveys are improving and that the voting margin is narrowing slightly every single day, but the most important survey is that of the 26th of March, sustaining that he will not waste energy and continue to convince people to approach the Nationalist Party.

During the interview, the PN leader highlighted how 70 percent of youths stated that they feel suffocated living in Malta due to the lack of opportunities, going on to outline the 10 economic sectors that the PN has based a substantial part of their election campaign around.

Watch the full event below:

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“We want more women leading our country”, says Robert Abela

Mar 16 2022

Addressing a Labour event this evening, Prime Minister and Labour Party leader Robert Abela stated that he wants more women in the country’s leadership.

Abela praised the recently-approved gender corrective mechanism, which will come into effect during the next legislature and provide a boost to women MPs. He sustained his and the Labour Party’s aim to create a just country with equal opportunities for all, especially for youth. The Prime Minister reiterated the importance and belief in social mobility, stating that “whatever your financial circumstances, it is the country’s duty to give you an opportunity to move forward in your life.”

With regards to the LGBTIQ+ community, he stated that while reforms have already been made, there is much more to be done in this regard, highlighting that individuals in minority groups should have more opportunity to occupy leadership roles, parliamentary seats and more in the highest opportunities. “We have to fight to remove every piece of inequality in our country”, the Prime Minister stated to thunderous applause.

Watch the full event below:

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