Azerbajdan

1. Prosit Kurt Calleja and Co. A very catchy tune and performance that could be the ideal mix for such kind of competition.
   A moment of euphoria for all Maltese. And rightly so. But let us not forget that the Azerbajdan regime is quite an atrocious one when it comes to repression and the respect of of human rights.
   Forza Kurt, Forza Malta …… and down with the Azeri regime.

   

Greens want ban on incorrect labelling of West Bank products

Malta Today, National Wednesday 23 May 2012 – 10:17

 

Alternattiva Demokratika asks for correct labelling of Middle East products.

 

 

Matthew Vella

Alternattiva Demokratika is asking the Maltese government to ban the incorrect labelling of products from Israeli settlements in the West Bank as ‘Made in Israel’.

Prof. Arnold Cassola, Alternattiva Demokratika spokesperson on EU and International Affairs, said Maltese and EU consumers should be provided with correct information on product labels. “A product produced in a settlement on the West Bank, clearly not recognised as a legal settlement by the international community, should not be described as ‘Made in Israel’.

Denmark will begin marking Israeli goods originating in Judea and Samaria with a special label, Danish Foreign Minister Villy Sovndal announced this week.

Soevndal wants to introduce a labeling system for all goods imported from West Bank settlements “which are illegal according to international law.”

Sovndal said the measure was part of EU support for the Palestinians and the solution of two states for two peoples. He added that the measure was not a boycott of Israeli goods, but targeted goods originating in illegal settlements in the West Bank. He said that the labelling would be optional for supermarkets, and that it was intended to allow consumers to better differentiate between products produced in Israel, which are subject to preferential customs agreements, and those made in settlements South Africa has also announced that goods produced in Israeli settlements will carry special labels.

“Such misleading information is another reason why the legitimate Israeli and Palestinian authorities should get around the negotiating table to reach a lasting agreement on the concept of ‘Two peoples, two states’,” Cassola said in a statement – “living peacefully alongside and respecting each other’s right to safe borders and peaceful co-existence.”

Muscat and Youth

PL leader and next potential Prime Minister, Dr Joseph Muscat, has today explained his youth education guarantee… but the conclusion was: “Asked about the cost of the scheme, he said this would depend on the number of people taking on the help but not doing anything would cost the country more than reaching out to help these young people”.
  Sorry, Dr Muscat, enough of this empty talk please.  You have already said that you are decreasing water and electricity bills …but you are not saying how you will make up for the at least 40 million euro shortfall.  Your bright spark, future Minister Joe Mizzi, has already guaranteed a future carbon capture technology with zero emissions.  A real ŻINNATA, as this zero emiission technology does not exist.
  And now you do not want to cost your youth scheme.  “Parole si’, fatti no”!  Enough of this empty talk, please.

AD urges government to investigate Malta-Gaddafi link – maltatoday.com.mt

AD urges government to investigate Malta-Gaddafi link – maltatoday.com.mt.

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Alternattiva Demokratika congratulates French Green Minister appointee

Alternattiva Demokratika- The Green Party has sent its congratulations to freshly nominated French Green Minister for Territorial Equality and Housing, Cecile Duflot.
Prof. Arnold Cassola, AD spokesperson on EU and International Affairs, wrote: “Dear Cecile, the Maltese Green Party congratulates you heartily on the ministerial appointment bestowed upon you by President Hollande. As for me, it has been a great honour to work with you in the past years. Your serious approach to politics and your transparent way of conducting political affairs have earned you the trust of President Hollande and all the French people, and we at AD are sure you will make a great job of your new ministerial appointment. A’ Bientot. Arnold”

Greens supporting government on United States S.O.F.A. request

Malta Today, National Thursday 17 May 2012 – 10:53

Alternattiva Demokratika supporting government stand on judicial sovereignty over Status of Forces Agreement.

 

Alternattiva Demokratika said it was foursquare behind the Maltese government on the refusal to have a Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) with the US government.

Arnold Cassola, AD spokesperson on EU and International Affairs, said: “The Maltese and US governments must continue working on strengthening the already strong relations between the Maltese and the American people.

“This, however, does not mean that any US military personnel committing a criminal offence on Maltese territory should be given any form of immunity. Criminal offences committed on Maltese soil should always be subject to Maltese jurisdiction.”

Both Opposition and government are in agreement over not ceding jurisdiction on criminal offences committed by US servicemen in Malta.

Bahrain: AD calls for cancellation of Formula 1 race

Malta Today, National Saturday 14 April 2012 – 10:44

Alternattiva Demokratika urges the Maltese government to take a stand against the holding of Formula One Grand Prix race in Bahrain.

Alternattiva Demokratika has called on the Maltese government to speak openly against the holding of next week’s Formula One Grand Prix race in Bahrain.

AD spokesperson on EU and International Affairs Arnold Cassola said “Despite the lack of real democracy in Bahrain, where hundreds of people have been detained and are repressed, strong pressure is being made so that the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix still goes on because scores of millions of euros are at stake.”

Cassola explained that the Maltese government and the international community cannot accept such reasoning. “What is good for the Libyan, Tunisian, Egyptian and Syrian goose is also good for the Bahrain gander. Not holding the Formula One Grand Prix in the Gulf state will be a clear signal of the international community that the respect of basic human rights is a must for all states,” Cassola said.

Earlier this month, Bahraini protesters have intensified their demonstrations after the Formula 1 boss, Bernie Ecclestone, insisted on holding the race, despite the protests against the race.

The race had already been cancelled last year due to protests that gripped the country after a mid-March crackdown on protests demanding democratic reforms.