Roundup of News About Malta Placing young people at the centre of decision-making

On the anniversary commemorating the 28 April 1958 riots during which youths were the protagonists as the Maltese workers fought for their rights at a time when Malta was a British colony, Prime Minister Robert Abela told youths in an activity organised by the Labour Youths, “we will realise youths' wishes together, and you will implement them with activism"

During the documentary presentation and a discussion about the riots, the Prime Minister said that today’s youths were similar to their predecessors 60 years ago However, today's youths have different choices, and they still have a common aim, looking into the future

He said Malta would be more beautiful and adaptable to youths' wishes, with change and activism and not with the status quo He urged the young people in front of him to come forward and be active in the localities' civil life, including by offering themselves as candidates for the next local elections.

He repeated his call earlier in the week at the Youth Advisory Forum for youths to form part of this Forum This vital government organ will serve as a point of continuous consultation with youths on national importance. He maintained the government's intention to continue strengthening the aspect of placing young people at the centre of decision-making