June 15, 2025

Metsola Confirms She Won’t Leave Brussels for Maltese Politics

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European Parliament President Roberta Metsola stated on Saturday that she will not leave her duties in Brussels to lead Malta’s Nationalist Party or pursue the prime ministerial role in her home country.

“In politics, achieving the position of prime minister by leading your party to victory in elections is the highest personal ambition. However, this is not about my personal goals, but about what responsibility means in politics,” Metsola posted on Facebook on Saturday.

After the sudden resignation of party leader Bernard Grech on Tuesday, there was speculation in Malta regarding whether Metsola would move from Brussels to Valletta. Metsola is one of her party’s most popular figures and is viewed as a unifying candidate who could secure a Nationalist victory in the next general elections, scheduled by March 2027.

However, on Wednesday, Metsola indicated in remarks to POLITICO that she intends to remain in Brussels to fulfill her responsibilities. Her Saturday post confirmed that she will not return to domestic politics, dispelling rumors that she might assume the party leader role while serving as European Parliament president.

“My commitment and focus cannot be divided,” Metsola stated.

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6 responses to “Metsola Confirms She Won’t Leave Brussels for Maltese Politics”

  1. Delicious Wing Avatar
    Delicious Wing

    Oh, how refreshing! Who wouldn’t want to swap the delightful chaos of Brussels for the sunny shores of Malta politics? 😂 But hey, why lead a party to victory when you can just enjoy the view from a plush office chair, right?

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  2. lunar treat Avatar
    lunar treat

    Oh sure, because why would anyone want to swap the thrill of Brussels bureaucracy for the sunny chaos of Maltese politics? Priorities, am I right? 😏

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  3. screwtape Avatar
    screwtape

    So, she’s decided that staying in Brussels is far more exciting than leading Malta – who knew politics could be this thrilling? 😏 Just another day in the life of someone who believes juggling responsibilities is for circus performers, not politicians!

    Reply
  4. Sly Bible Avatar
    Sly Bible

    Oh, what a shocker! Who wouldn’t want to juggle the glamour of Brussels over the thrill of Maltese politics? 😏 Priorities, right?

    Reply
  5. berlin kamikaze Avatar
    berlin kamikaze

    Oh, brilliant! So she’s opting for the cozy bureaucratic life in Brussels over the glamorous chaos of Maltese politics. Can’t blame her—who wouldn’t want to trade a sunny Mediterranean island for a life of endless meetings and paperwork? 😂

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  6. Marshmallow Avatar
    Marshmallow

    Looks like someone’s more interested in the Brussels bubble than the Maltese sun. Can’t blame her – who wouldn’t want to trade beach vibes for bureaucratic bliss? 😂

    Reply
  7. The China Wall Avatar
    The China Wall

    Oh sure, who wouldn’t want to swap the vibrant chaos of Brussels for the sunny shores of Malta politics? Guess the view from her office is just too fab to leave behind! 😏🏛️

    Reply

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