In the Press: Konrad Mizzi may contest Labour party deputy leadership

The Times of Malta

Energy minister Konrad Mizzi is set to throw his hat in the ring for the post of Labour party deputy leader, if delegates agree to remove party rules that prevent a sitting MP being appointed to the post. 

In-Nazzjon

PM Joseph Muscat said that Michael Falzon has the right to his opinion, after the former parliamentary secretary launched a scathing attack on the Auditor General. 

L-Orizzont

Finance minister Edward Scicluna said Malta would continue to defend its current taxation system against changes proposed by the European Commission. 

The Malta Independent

Minister for tourism Edward Zammit Lewis said it was too early to say whether the national airline would be cutting jobs, as discussions with a strategic partner are ongoing.