GRTU President Paul Abela and Director General Vincent Farrugia have yesterday left Malta early during the afternoon to accompany President George Abela on an institutional visit to Montenegro together with other bodies and high ranking Government officials. GRTU officials will today, as part of the official program, be participating in the Business Forum being organised at the Chamber of Economy of Montenegro, where Mr. Vince Farrugia will also be delivering a speech giving the experience of Maltese SMEs both prior and post accession. This in view that Montenegro is aspiring to join the European Union.

GRTU has steadfastly registered its objections to the imposition of Consumer Affairs on Competition. Competition is an economic function, it is the removal of unsustainable obstacles and practices that prevent the free market from operating efficiently. A fairly competitive market releases economic resources and leads to a more cost efficient economy. It is particularly important for a small economy that needs to compete in the large European internal market. GRTU is highly active also at European level to ensure the sustainability of a competitive market structure.