

President tal-Kummissjoni Ewropea José Manuel Barroso
10.3.2013
"In my own name and on behalf of the European Commission, I congratulate Dr Joseph Muscat for the electoral result obtained. Dr Joseph Muscat can count on the continued commitment of the European Commission to work side by side with Malta and to overcome the challenges we face together as a Union. I wish him every success throughout his mandate."
President tal-Parlament Ewropew Martin Schulz
10.3.2013
"I salute the Maltese people who have participated in one of the most active democratic elections in Europe with over 93% voting turnout. I congratulate the Labour Party and my highly regarded former colleague Joseph Muscat for winning the trust of the Maltese people in these elections. I look forward to working closely together with a view to finding common answers to the challenges faced by our European Union. Malta can look forward to continued good economic growth. Malta may be the smallest nation in the EU, yet it is strategically located and is enjoying a solid economic performance. The European Parliament also looks forward to working closely with the Maltese government in the run-up and the deployment of its term at the helm of the Council of the European Union in January 2017.''
Messages of congratulations for Prime Minister Joseph Muscat and the Labour Party started trickling in on Monday morning in the wake of Labour's landslide victory at the polls on Sunday. The Malta Chamber for Small and Medium Enterprises (GRTU) congratulated Prime Minister Joseph Muscat on behalf of its members. In a statement issued shortly before Muscat's swearing-in in Valletta, the GRTU wished Muscat success in fulfilling "the aspirations and plans" which the country emphatically entrusted the Labour leader. The union also congratulated the Labour Party for its electoral success and all MPs elected. In a footnote, the GRTU executive thanked outgoing Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi for "the sterling work" carried out by his administrations. In a statement, Union Haddiema Maghqudin congratulated Muscat and the Labour Party for the PL's significant victory, auguring that this will lead to the continuation of national prosperity. UHM also thanked the Opposition Leader Lawrence Gonzi for his service to the country as Prime Minister during the past five years, "which were far from easy, but nevertheless achieved employment and economic growth." The union pledged to continue working for workers' best interests "as it always did", and said it remains committed to delivering its positive contribution in the employment sector. Student organisation Pulse also congratulated Muscat and auguring that Labour's win will translate into more work in the interests of all Maltese and Gozitan people, and that the PL in government will give the same importance to education as it did during the campaign. "While there is the need to continue sustaining areas that have done successfully in the past, the government needs to address pressing education issues which affects the lives of thousands of students." Pulse said it is looking forward to having the opportunity to meet the new PL administration responsible for education to discuss its proposals for this sector. Pulse also thanked Lawrence Gonzi for his service to the country while Prime Minister of Malta and leader of the Nationalist Party.
maltatoday.com.mt Monday 11 March 2013 - 12:58
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE FRENCH REPUBLIC, FRANÇOIS HOLLANDE, TO THE PRIME MINISTER OF MALTA, THE HON. JOSEPH MUSCAT
Reference Number: PR0385, Press Release Issue Date: Mar 11, 2013
Mr. President,
Following your success in the general elections, I want to personally address my warmest congratulations, express my sincerest wishes for your success in the highest office to which the Maltese people have confided in you.
You have offered your fellow compatriots change and opened a new perspective in economic development that puts its place in the name of justice.
In light of this special occasion, I wish to confirm my desire to strengthen relations between France and Malta in all areas, and will be happy to receive you in Paris as soon as possible.
At this crucial moment for Europe, and notably within the Eurozone, we should be working together for growth and prosperity, strenghten the Union and reinforce the solidarity that binds us and the relationship of friendship and trust between our two countries is essential. I know your commitment for the European idea is strong and consistent and I look forward to working with you during the next European Council.
Due to its unique history and the important links that Malta has developed with the countries of the Southern Mediterranean, your country is equally expected to play a crucial role in this region. We trust that it becomes an area of democracy, of shared development and of free movement as well as maintaining our profound and lasting economies and cultures.
In renewing my sincerest congratulations on your success, please accept, Mr. President, the expression of my cordial greetings.