Nationalist MEP David Casa, leader of the PN delegation in the European Parliament, this morning opened the European People's Party congress, saying that Malta remained one of the most committed countries to the European ideal, and this was largely thanks to the Nationalist Party.
Mr Casa said that this was not always the case, as the public had to be convinced through a good campaign by the PN. The MEP said that there needs to be a link between the policies at Eu level and its citizens. It is through this link that the EU can move forward.
"Politicians who speak against the EU, claim that they are patriots, but now we know that EU is essential for Malta. I will keep on fighting for my country, because I love my country."
EPP President Joseph Daul, who presented the EPP resolution on counter terrorism, said that this event has brought together all the institutions of the EU. "We are a social group, but let's not confuse it with socialism," he added.
He presented the resolution explaining that the mixing of different cultures has been beneficial. The EU is based on fundamental values, including freedom of religion. However, this freedom reaches a limit when it clashes with the value of the countries. He said that Europe must fight extremism and radicalisation. Radicalisation in prisons, on the internet and in our societies, he explained.
The extreme right has the same aim of extremism, to divide the people, he warned. "That is why we need a sensible solution."
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