Integrating European values as well as the euro in Malta

Malta's conversion to the euro started on January 1st 2008. The weekly hopes that "the use of the euro will also start the process of integrating a European mentality in Malta too. This involves the inculcating of European values which have survived the course of history ever since the French Revolution 300 years ago. We need to think less as islanders, adopt a greater sense of community, aspire to further integrate the full gamut of human rights which the European Union champions, and strike a fair balance between market liberalism and social welfare. Most especially, we need to cultivate the value of tolerance towards each other by accepting different opinions ... by accepting newcomers to our labour market in the spirit of free movement; by welcoming foreigners who are actively seeking our help. ... Tolerance is a value which has truly rendered European a colourful political reality."

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