MCAST hosts mock European election vote

JEF Malta held another dialogue session with MEPs as part of their on-going awareness campaign on European affairs at MCAST in Paola.  A mock European election vote amongst MCAST students was held at the end of the event.

Moderated by Nicole Tabone, MEP candidates taking part were Miriam Dalli, Stefano Mallia, Jonathan Shaw, Helga Ellul, Arnold Cassola, Cyrus Engerer and Deborah Schembri.

Introducing the proceedings, JEF Malta President Christopher Scicluna said that the event was being organised on the MCAST Campus to demonstrate the importance of active European citizenship by Maltese youth, this year more than ever with the European election just around the corner on May 24. The event, organised in conjunction with the European Parliament Information Office in Malta (EPIO), was an opportunity for youths to put their concerns to the candidate MEPs.

The debate covered a lot of ground including ideas presented by the candidate MEPs on how Malta can build on its recent success in tourism, ICT and financial services. The MEPs discussed the importance of fostering a culture of innovation, educational reform supporting growing sectors in ICT and finance and initiatives to attract foreign investment.

A wide-ranging discussion came to an end before a mock vote was taken, with MEP Miriam Dalli coming out on top trailed by Stefano Mallia.