Madame Catherine Lalumiere calls on the Speaker of the House of Representatives

Madame Catherine Lalumiere, Leader of the Radical Group within the European Parliament, called upon the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Anton Tabone, at the Speaker's Chambers, in the course of her group's visit of The Palace, Valletta.

The cordial meeting proved to be an opportunity for Madame Lalumiere, an oft-time visitor to Malta, to reconfirm her affection for the archipelago, its people, traditions and culture. Discussion ensued on the general atmosphere prevailing amongst Maltese society with regards to the Malta-EU situation. Madame Lalumiere enquired how expediently proceedings were progressing in view to the Maltese legislative system adopting the Aquis Comunautaire.

Mention was made of analogous experiences registered in other European countries. Whereupon Madame Lalumiere stressed the relevance for the European Union to have Malta within its fold, and made particular reference to the Euro-Mediterranean perspective, which was not any less important for Europe than the association with Eastern European states. Mr. Speaker expressed interest on the functions and policies of the Radical grouping in the EP as well as in their related positions on issues related to Malta. Madame Lalumiere gave a broad overview in this regard and moreover delved upon the interest of France on the Malta-EU issue.