Critics, including opposition politicians and rights groups, say it is tinged with the kind of nationalist sentiment spearheaded by France's far-right National Front party.

VOA: standard.2009.12.30

SDLP, the largest nationalist party, some cross-sectarian parties and the two governments were there.

ECONOMIST: Northern Ireland

The Nationalist Party has governed Malta since 1987, apart from 1996-1998 when Labour was in power.

BBC: Malta government falls after PM Gonzi loses majority

After 50 years of Nationalist Party government, people still aren't used to having a new administration.

FORBES: Plenty of room