[2] While not re-elected in 2022, Gouder decided not to contest the casual election to replace Robert Arrigo MP, to focus on internal party organisation.
[2] Gouder supported PN general secretary Michael Piccinino for most of his term, and was behind the party's organisation of the 2024 European and local elections.
[3] On 8 September 2024, Gouder had announced his interest to succeed Piccinino as PN general secretary.
[3] Gouder studied at Stella Maris and at St Aloysius' College (where he befriended later PM Robert Abela[1]).
Public condolences were received by the President of the Republic of Malta Myriam Spiteri Debono, the President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola, Prime Minister Robert Abela and Malta's Speaker of Parliament Anġlu Farrugia.