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4 maltatoday | SUNDAY • 28 DECEMBER 2025 LOOKING BACK 2025 What they said ... JANICE CHETCUTI Opposition spokesperson for animal rights e PN is criticised for having people who have different ide- als, and I think that is a good thing in a political party. Yes, we have started discussing [the issue], and the process is ongoing. ALEX CARUANA LGBTIQ activist I think that first came the laws, then LGBTIQ people start- ed coming out, and I think that now we're in the final stage where people start to catch up with this rapid change. JOSEPH ZAMMIT MCKEON Judge Emeritus, Ombudsman I can only work within the parameters allowed to me by law. e law states that if the complaint is not addressed by the de- partment or ministry, the report is sent to the Prime Minister. ISABEL STABILE Academic and pro-choice activist Putting the morning-after pill and contraception on the for- mulary is a step in the right direction. Nobody wants to have an abortion. So, if we can prevent them, even better… ADRIAN GALEA Director General, Insurance Association of Malta We try as hard as we can to offer our guidance and provide advice on what's happening overseas and how we can imple- ment those practices here. MARK CAMILLERI GAMBIN Momentum Secretary General A lot of people believe in Arnold and gave him their vote. is does not mean we cannot improve, but he gives a lot of space to collaborate. MICHAEL PICCININO Outgoing PN secretary general It cannot be that when things go wrong, it's entirely the leader's fault, but when things go well, it's as if the leader had no influence at all. I think the results speak for themselves. THOMAS BAJADA Labour MEP I have always made it clear that we should recognise Pales- tine as a state. […] Another thing I will say is that in the same way I feel Maltese, I also feel Mediterranean. KAROL AQUILINA Opposition justice spokesman We want more people to step up and contribute. I enjoy seeing people like Jason Azzopardi taking certain initiatives, and we need more like him. RAMONA ATTARD Labour MP I believe that there's an imbalance between the damage that can be done by the pen and one's remedies. I believe that the majority of journalists are responsible. JOHANN BUTTIGIEG CEO, Planning Authority Masterplans have advantages, but the Villa Rosa revision began before my appointment. Since the government set policy objectives, the PA must respect them. CHARLES BONELLO PN secretary general Judge me on what I will do. e only thing I can guarantee is that I will do my best to continue moving this party forward, and ensure we are in the right place to win the general election.