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Is the European Union relevant to the Maltese? The European Union is very relevant to the Maltese. Young people in par- ticular want to spread their wings, gain new experiences, and expand their ho- rizons. This is the Malta they know and want, a Malta in the EU. But for all of us, whether Maltese born or EU citizens and citizens of the world our vote will decide which direction the European Union will take in the next five years. Our choice will decide whether we take shared action to improve our quality of life, protect the rights and freedoms that we hold dear, and make Europe a force for peace and justice around the world. A vote to resist the far right, which is trying to drag us back in time, spread- ing hate, while scapegoating people who need our support. The choice of cour- age and hope is Green. The Maltese electorate is motivated by issues which are local and often partisan, does this not make it more difficult for you to campaign? I have always fought back against par- tisan, nepotistic and suffocating Maltese politics. I invite people to take the step and refuse this kind of politics by voting Green. ADPD has a proud history of of- fering an alternative green and progres- sive politics despite the manoeuvring by the conservatives and so-called social- ists. Of course, campaigning is difficult, but we were always up for the challenge. Malta has a small representation in the European Parliament. Can we be influential? My colleagues and I have a long-stand- ing relationship with our political part- ners in Europe, the European Green Party. We are not and will not be rep- resentatives of the Maltese government but representatives of voters, Maltese and European who cherish green, ecol- ogist and progressive values. We are well placed to push forward these values from a Maltese and Mediterranean per- spective with our Green colleagues from Southern Europe. Why are you motivated to stand as a member of the European Parliament? I feel that I have the experience neces- sary to be of service. I have a wealth of experience in industry, in lecturing at a technical college and in green politics, both locally and internationally. I have been active with the Greens in Malta since 1992, serving for four terms as a Green local councillor in Ħ'Attard. On a local level I worked tirelessly on the re- cyclables collection scheme, education- al, cultural and sports activities, tree planting, the defence of open spaces and a new public library. I hold a Bachelor of Science in chemistry with comput- er studies, a Masters in Management (MBA) from the University of Malta, a Masters in Science from the Open Uni- versity (UK), and a Doctorate in Edu- cation from the University of Glasgow. My interests include green energy and mobility policy development, wellbeing and the transition to an ecosocial econ- omy. 15 maltatoday | SUNDAY • 26 MAY 2024 MEP 2024 Q&A The Chief Executive Officer, Lands Authority, notifies that: Sealed tenders in respect of the following advertisements have to be deposited in the Tender Box at the Lands Authority, Auberge de Baviere, Valletta by 10.00am on Thursday, 13 th June, 2024. *Advert No. 33 Lease, for the remaining period of the present lease which ends on the 31 st May, 2028, of the bare Shop tale quale at No. 7 Block No. 16, Misrah ir-Rebha, Birgu as shown edged in red on plan P.D.2011_736. The present tenant does not want to remain in the lease and an interested third party is ready to assume the remaining term of this lease. The interested third party has been reserved the right of first refusal as per Article No. 3 (1) of Legal Notice 573.02. Tenders are to be accompanied by a Bid-Bond for an amount of €1,000 as stipulated in the tender conditions. Offers below the amount of one hundred and ten Euros and sixteen cents (€110.16) per annum will not be considered. A fee of €50 will be charged for the tender documents. *Advert No. 34 Lease for a period of fifteen (15) years of a garage tale quale without its own airspace at No. 14, Block 'M', Triq il-Weghdiet, Birkirkara as shown edged in red on the plan P.D.72_87_5. Tenders are to be accompanied by a Bid-Bond for an amount of €3,303 as stipulated in the tender conditions. Offers below the amount of one thousand and one hundred and one Euros (€1,101) per annum will not be considered. This tender may be subject to the right known as the right of first refusal as per article No. 32 of Chapter No. 573 of the Laws of Malta. A fee of €50 will be charged for the tender documents. *Advert No. 35 Sale tale quale of a site at the back of the premises at 'Morning Star' Triq Ganni Vassallo, Rabat, Ghawdex as shown edged in red on the plan P.D.2022_0416. This site is landlocked. Tenders are to be accompanied by a Bid-Bond for an amount of €10,900 as stipulated in the tender conditions. Offers below the amount of one hundred and forty-five thousand and five hundred and sixty-four Euros (€145,564) will not be considered. This tender may be subject to the right known as the right of first refusal as per article No. 32 of Chapter No. 573 of the Laws of Malta. A fee of €50 will be charged for the tender documents. www.landsauthority.org.mt/services/tendering Lands Authority St. Sebastian Street, Valletta ISSUE OF TENDERS *Adverts appearing for the first time. These adverts are being published as an invitation to the public to acquire tender documents online. The bidders are to refer to all the conditions of the tender document and are invited to read carefully these conditions. Tenders should be submitted only on the prescribed form, which together with the relevant conditions and other documents, may be obtained by clicking on 'Buy Tender' on the web page where this tender is available on https://landsauthority.org.mt/services/tendering/ A fee of fifty Euros (€50) must be paid through the online system of the Lands Authority website by using your preferred banking card. Ra l p h C a ss a r ADPD candidate for the MEP election