Azzopardi sees himself ready to continue Brexit negotiations “from where he is”

Keith Azzopardi, the Social Democratic Party candidate in the Gibraltar elections on Thursday, October 12, confirms that today he faces… “trust” Where the people of Gibraltar “support” their project. “We ran a very strong campaign, with tough issues and we succeeded honesty He said after exercising his right to vote in Ince Hall.

Azzopardi He responded to the speech of his main opponent at the ballot boxes, Fabian Picardo, about the necessity of preserving the government’s banner in order to preserve the continuity of negotiations between the two parties. European Commission And United kingdom On the rock. “I have expertise “Having spent many years in government as Peter Caruana’s assistant, I believe we are capable of meeting the important challenges that exist,” he said.

“that it town Speak as I think you will and we will see what you say.” Azzopardi Regarding the uncertain outlook for the elections.

Although it is true that output European Union This is the main challenge for Gibraltar, and there are other challenges, according to the candidate. “Brexit worries my party and the entire population. When we go to the counties we notice that, because it’s been seven years since the referendum and we don’t have an agreement with the EU, but what also worries the people of Gibraltar are the related issues.” employmentl Public health carel environment And the finance The public,” he said.

The veteran lawyer is clear about Red lines When negotiating a treaty with the European Union. He added: “We stress the necessity of reaching an agreement that does not make concessions on the basic issues: Sovereignty, jurisdiction and control. “On this matter, I don’t think there is much difference between our position and Mr. Picardo’s position,” he explained. However, he has no intention of resuming talks if he reaches government.

“We weren’t into it Negotiating roomAlthough if the people choose us, we will be involved Conversations Starting from the base already reached. We won’t start over. Let’s follow where it is, if so TRUE He stressed, “This gives 0.1%, and we will start from there.”