45岁的马耳他第一位公开的同性恋议员Karl Gouder在宣布竞选党总书记后在瓦莱塔去世。 45-year-old Karl Gouder, Malta's first openly gay MP, passed away in Valletta after announcing his bid for Party general secretary.

前国民党议员Karl Gouder 45岁,在宣布竞选党总书记后不久在瓦莱塔去世。 Former Nationalist MP Karl Gouder, 45, passed away in Valletta shortly after announcing his bid for Party general secretary. 他的死亡不被认为是可疑的。 His death is not deemed suspicious. Gouder是著名党员,曾任圣朱利安市长,在2010年至2013年和2015年至2022年担任议会职位。 Gouder, a prominent party member, served as mayor of St Julian's and held parliamentary positions from 2010 to 2013 and 2015 to 2022. 尤其值得注意的是,他是马耳他第一位公开的同性恋议员,倡导可再生能源和婚姻平等。 Notably, he was Malta's first openly gay MP and advocated for renewable energy and marriage equality. 人民党领导人和马耳他同性恋权利运动表示哀悼。 Condolences have been extended by the PN leader and the Malta Gay Rights Movement.