Momentum welcomes and commends Repubblika's comprehensive ‘Democratic Vision 2050’ document, recognising it as a vital contribution to Malta's democratic discourse and a roadmap for institutional reform. The 97-page vision document presents a thorough analysis of Malta's democratic challenges and offers…

Our neighbourhoods in places like Swieqi, St. Julian's, Sliema, Buġibba and Valletta are becoming unlivable. Another sleepless night thanks to a tourist party next door along with more trash bags dumped on the pavement. Our peace is being sold off,…

Momentum expresses full support for  Malta and the 24 EU States for the joint statement calling for an “unconditional and permanent ceasefire” in Gaza and condemning Israel’s handling of the humanitarian situation in the territory. Momentum Chairperson Arnold Cassola, stated…

Momentum welcomes the strong recommendations issued by the Ombudsman, calling for tougher penalties on illegal developments and urgent measures to tackle irregular kiosks and mobile structures that continue to undermine planning rules and put residents at risk. These recommendations directly follow Momentum’s…

Momentum expresses its profound outrage at the Planning Authority's shocking decision to legalise Charles Polidano’s illegal zoo at Montekristo. This illegal development is occupying 45,000 square metres of protected ODZ land. This act sends one clear, toxic message to the…

Momentum has formally requested the Ombudsman to investigate and enforce the law regarding illegal restaurant structures along Triq ix-Xatt in Sliema and Gzira, following a detailed risk report prepared by Shield Consultants, commissioned by Sliema resident Anna Maria Baldacchino. The…

Prime Minister Robert Abela’s defence of the Lands Authority’s decision to reinstate Kurt Buhagiar, one of the men charged with involuntary homicide in the tragic death of Jean Paul Sofia, is not just tone-deaf, it is morally bankrupt.  “He is…

Momentum notes that Robert Abela has confirmed that he wants to slash the time within which planning appeals may be filed. Arnold Cassola stated: "This is an insidious move which will impact  mostly the public's and NGO's right to appeal.…