Malta's planning system has been deliberately weakened to serve the interests of developers at the expense of communities, the environment, and the rule of law. Bills 143 and 144, which were presented in Parliament, would make things worse. They would…

Minister Byron Camilleri has announced that from 1 June, there will be on-the-spot fines and immediate payment for non-resident foreigners who break the law. The law was proposed by Momentum long ago. Prof. Arnold Cassola, Momentum Leader and candidate on…

Momentum welcomes the strong stand taken by Sliema Mayor John Pillow and Gżira Mayor Neville Chetcuti against the proposed land reclamation and lido project along the Sliema and Gżira seafront. Their position confirms the serious concerns first raised publicly by…

Malta's Constitution was adopted in 1964 and last substantially revised in 1974. Six decades on, it concentrates too much power in the hands of one person, offers weak parliamentary oversight, and gives citizens almost no meaningful way to shape the…

In Malta, who you know still matters more than what you know. Senior public appointments are often decided behind closed doors, recruitment for the civil service has been centralised around the Prime Minister's Office, and interview processes leave no paper…

Momentum announces three proposals to give Malta a foreign policy rooted in principle, not convenience. 1. Adopt a Foreign Service Act to professionalise Malta's diplomatic corps Diplomatic posts are often handed out as political rewards rather than filled on the…

Momentum is disappointed at the Planning Authority case officer’s recommendation to sanction 20 illegally-built padel courts on Manoel Island against a fine of just €900. Dr Matthew Agius, an election candidate for Momentum, said, “Once again, this recommendation sends a…

Malta's local councils are the level of government closest to the people, yet they remain among the weakest. Mayors serve part-time on honorariums pegged to MP pay, with even the mayors of the country's largest localities earning less than the…