Press Releases

The European Democratic Party welcomes Momentum: a new centrist energy for Malta and Europe Brussels, 11 May 2025 – The European Democratic Party (EDP) is proud to announce the adhesion to our European political family of Momentum, Malta’s newly established centrist party…

12th May, 2025 A damaging blow to reputation, students, and tax credit scheme The news that Malta's higher education regulator, the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA), has been denied entry to the esteemed European Quality Assurance Register for Higher Education (EQAR)…

11th May, 2025 Malta needs a step-by-step approach to the assisted death discussion We believe the time is right for a considered and thorough public discussion on the complex issue of assisted death. This is a profoundly sensitive subject, touching upon end-of-life considerations, and we acknowledge…

6th May, 2025 The drone attack: is Prime Minister Abela selectively leaving out information? Yesterday, when speaking to journalists, prime minister Robert Abela said it was "too early" to determine whether the vessel was the target of an attack, following…

Momentum endorses today's protest at 5:30 pm in Castille Square and will be present with a delegation. We join the call urging the Maltese Government to grant entry to the humanitarian aid vessel 'Conscience'. The vessel, carrying vital aid for…

More than 36 hours after two Israeli drones reportedly attacked a civilian ship near Malta, crucial questions remain unanswered by our government. The incident took place close to our waters and inside Malta's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), Flight Information Region…

The Ombudsman investigation has led to the conclusion that the infamous circular from Clifton Grima's Ministry, which asks teachers to conform to government policy when they express themselves in public on education matters, constitutes a restriction on the freedom to…

29th April, 2025 Momentum notes the judgement of the European Court, which vindicates the long held opinion of our members. Arnold Cassola, Momentum chair, stated, "It's heartening to witness that Momentum is on the right side of history. Hopefully, we…