2008 Maltese general election
General elections were held in Malta on 8 March 2008 to elect all members of the House of Representatives They were held alongside local elections.
Image: Lawrence Gonzi 2009
Image: Alfred Sant
Lawrence Gonzi is a Maltese politician, retired Nationalist politician and lawyer, who served for twenty-five years in various critical roles in Maltese politics. Gonzi was Prime Minister of Malta from 2004 to 2013, and leader of the Nationalist Party. He also served as speaker of the House from 1988 to 1996, and Minister of Social Policy from 1998 to 2004, as well as Deputy Prime Minister from 1999 to 2004. He served in practically all positions in Parliament, being also Leader of the House, an MP and Leader of the Opposition.
Gonzi in 2011
Lawrence Gonzi meeting with Greek prime minister, George Papandreou.
Lawrence Gonzi with Nicolas Sarkozy, at an EPP summit in December 2006.
Lawrence Gonzi with Donald Tusk, at an EPP summit in April 2009.