Press digest

The following are the top stories in the Maltese and overseas press. The Sunday Times publishes an election survey, saying the PN has gained, but Labour still enjoys a strong lead. It also says that a superbug offensive is saving patients. The Malta Independent on Sunday focuses on Lawrence Gonzi’s campaigning in Gozo yesterday and on Labour’s plan to allow civil partnerships for gay couples. MaltaToday says that according to its election survey, the PL has regained lost ground and now leads the PN by 11 points. It-Torca says that according to the energy plan issued late last year, the government was planning to build another power station within seven years. Il-Mument says EU data shows Malta leading in job-creation. It also says that in two months, Simon Busuttil triumphed in debates against PL deputy leaders Anglu Farrugia, Toni Abela and Louis Grech. Illum quotes Franco Debono saying that PN criticism of the PL’s energy plan does not have credibility.   KullHadd quotes former Nationalist Minister Jesmond Mugliette saying Labour’s energy policy is innovative and achievable. The overseas press Le Figaro announces that French President François Hollande has ordered security in...